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Gmina Czarny Bór
__NOTOC__ Gmina Czarny Bór is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Wałbrzych County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the village of Czarny Bór, which lies approximately west of Wałbrzych, and south-west of the regional capital Wrocław. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 4,864. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Czarny Bór is bordered by the town of Boguszów-Gorce and the gminas of Kamienna Góra, Marciszów, Mieroszów and Stare Bogaczowice. Villages The gmina contains the villages of Borówno, Czarny Bór, Grzędy, Grzędy Górne, Jaczków and Witków. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Czarny Bór is twinned with: * Grand-Champ, France * Nechanice, Czech Republic * Vilnius District Municipality Vilnius District Municipality () is one of the 60 municipalities in Lithuania. It surrounds the capital city of Vilnius on three sides. The municipality is also bordered by Trakai Distr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina
The gmina (Polish: , plural ''gminy'' ) is the basic unit of the administrative division of Poland, similar to a municipality. , there were 2,479 gminy throughout the country, encompassing over 43,000 villages. 940 gminy include cities and towns, with 322 among them constituting an independent urban gmina () consisting solely of a standalone town or one of the 107 cities, the latter governed by a city mayor (''prezydent miasta''). The gmina has been the basic unit of territorial division in Poland since 1974, when it replaced the smaller gromada (cluster). Three or more gminy make up a higher level unit called a powiat, except for those holding the status of a city with powiat rights. Each and every powiat has the seat in a city or town, in the latter case either an urban gmina or a part of an urban-rural one. Types There are three types of gmina: #302 urban gmina () constituted either by a standalone town or one of the 107 cities, the latter governed by a city mayor (prezyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wałbrzych
Wałbrzych (; ; or ''Walmbrich''; or ) is a city located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in southwestern Poland, seat of Wałbrzych County. Wałbrzych lies approximately southwest of the voivodeship capital Wrocław and about from the Czech Republic, Czech border. Wałbrzych has the status of municipality. Its administrative borders encompass an area of with 110,000 inhabitants, making it the second-largest city in the voivodeship and the 33rd largest in the country. Wałbrzych was once a major coal mining and industrial center alongside most of Silesia. The city was left undamaged after World War II and possesses rich historical architecture; among the most recognizable landmarks is the Książ Castle, the largest castle of Lower Silesia and the third-largest in Poland. In 2015 Wałbrzych became widely known due to the search for an allegedly buried Nazi gold train, which however was not found. Etymology According to the city's official website, the earliest Polish na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilnius District Municipality
Vilnius District Municipality () is one of the 60 municipalities in Lithuania. It surrounds the capital city of Vilnius on three sides. The municipality is also bordered by Trakai District Municipality, Trakai district and Elektrėnai municipality in the west, Astravyets District, Astravyets and Ashmyany District, Ashmyany districts of Belarus in the east, Širvintos District Municipality, Širvintos, Molėtai District Municipality, Molėtai and Švenčionys District Municipality, Švenčionys districts in the north and Šalčininkai District Municipality, Šalčininkai district in the south. The population of the district is one of the fastest growing in Lithuania because of the migration of Vilnius' inhabitants to the suburbs. It stood at 116,584 in January 2024, up from 84 thousand in the early 1990s, meaning an increase by more than a third in less than 30 years. History file:Karmazinų pilkapynas.JPG, left, 250px, Tumuli of Karmazinai file:Karmazinu_taka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nechanice
Nechanice (; ) is a town in Hradec Králové District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,500 inhabitants. Administrative division Nechanice consists of eight municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Nechanice (1,361) *Komárov (27) *Lubno (202) *Nerošov (38) *Sobětuš (72) *Staré Nechanice (357) *Suchá (192) *Tůně (142) Geography Nechanice is located about west of Hradec Králové. It lies in the East Elbe Table. The highest point is the hill Jedlický vrch at above sea level. History The first written mention of Nechanice is from 1228. In 1867, it was promoted to a town. Nechanice lost the town status in 1949, but it was restored in 1992. Demographics Transport There are no railways or major roads running through Nechanice. Sights The main landmark of Nechanice is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The original church, which was as old as the town, was completely destroyed by a fire in 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand-Champ
Grand-Champ (; ) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. Demographics Inhabitants of Grand-Champ are called ''Grégamistes'' in French. Grand-Champ counted 5,404 inhabitants in 2017, an increase of 14% compared to 2007. Geography The town is situated 15 kilometres northwest of Vannes. Breton language In 2008 7.77% of children attended bilingual schools in primary education. History There are many references to Roi Stevan, that's why the motto of this town is : ''Grand-Champ, King Stevan Home.'' * Bataille de Grand-Champ in 1795, during chouannerie repression. * On 1 December 1870, the Balloon mail ''Bataille-de-Paris'', created by Jules Antoine Lissajous starts from Gare du Nord in Paris, at this time besieged by Prussians, and ends 460 kilometers away in Grand-Champ. Places and monuments * Saint Tugdual church (1866-1977). This church has, in its nave, two wooden-made panels coming from Notre-dame of Burgo Chapel. * Chapel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sister City
A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of international links between municipalities akin to what are known as sister cities or twin towns today dating back to the 9th century, the modern concept was first established and adopted worldwide during World War II. Origins of the modern concept Throughout history, many cities have participated in various cultural exchanges and similar activities that might resemble a sister-city or twin-city relationship, but the first officially documented case of such a relationship was a signed agreement between the leaders of the cities of Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain in 1931. However, the modern concept of town twinning appeared during the Second World War. More specifically, it was inspired by the bombing of Coventry on 14 November 1940, known as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Stare Bogaczowice
__NOTOC__ Gmina Stare Bogaczowice is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Wałbrzych County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the village of Stare Bogaczowice, which lies approximately north-west of Wałbrzych, and south-west of the regional capital Wrocław. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 4,297. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Stare Bogaczowice is bordered by the towns of Boguszów-Gorce, Świebodzice, Szczawno-Zdrój and Wałbrzych, and the gminas of Bolków, Czarny Bór, Dobromierz and Marciszów. Villages The gmina contains the villages of Chwaliszów, Cieszów, Cisów, Gostków, Jabłów, Lubomin, Nowe Bogaczowice, Podgórna, Stare Bogaczowice, Struga Struga ( ; , sq-definite, Struga) is a town and popular tourist destination situated in the south-western region of North Macedonia, lying on the shore of Lake Ohrid. The town of Struga is the seat of Struga Municipality. Name The n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Mieroszów
__NOTOC__ Gmina Mieroszów is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Wałbrzych County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Mieroszów, which lies approximately south-west of Wałbrzych, and south-west of the regional capital Wrocław. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 6,808. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Mieroszów is bordered by the towns of Boguszów-Gorce, Jedlina-Zdrój and Wałbrzych, and the gminas of Gmina Czarny Bór, Czarny Bór, Gmina Głuszyca, Głuszyca, Gmina Kamienna Góra, Kamienna Góra and Gmina Lubawka, Lubawka. Villages Apart from the town of Mieroszów, the gmina contains the villages of Golińsk, Kowalowa, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Kowalowa, Łączna, Wałbrzych County, Łączna, Nowe Siodło, Różana, Wałbrzych County, Różana, Rybnica Leśna, Sokołowsko and Unisław Śląski. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Mieroszów is Sister city, twinned with: * Gmina Debrzn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Marciszów
Gmina Marciszów is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Kamienna Góra County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the village of Marciszów, which lies approximately north-west of Kamienna Góra and south-west of the regional capital Wrocław. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 4,499. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Marciszów is bordered by the gminas of Gmina Bolków, Bolków, Gmina Czarny Bór, Czarny Bór, Gmina Janowice Wielkie, Janowice Wielkie, Gmina Kamienna Góra, Kamienna Góra and Gmina Stare Bogaczowice, Stare Bogaczowice. Villages The gmina contains the villages of Ciechanowice, Domanów, Marciszów, Nagórnik, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Nagórnik, Pastewnik, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Pastewnik, Pustelnik, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Pustelnik, Sędzisław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Sędzisław, Świdnik, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Świdnik and Wieściszowice. References {{DEFAULTSORT: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Kamienna Góra
__NOTOC__ Gmina Kamienna Góra is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Kamienna Góra County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Kamienna Góra, although the town is not part of the territory of the gmina. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 9,019. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Kamienna Góra is bordered by the towns of Kamienna Góra and Kowary, and the gminas of Czarny Bór, Janowice Wielkie, Lubawka, Marciszów, Mieroszów and Mysłakowice. Villages The gmina contains the villages of Czadrów, Czarnów, Dębrznik, Dobromyśl, Gorzeszów, Janiszów, Jawiszów Jawiszów is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Kamienna Góra, within Kamienna Góra County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It lies approximately south of Kamienna Góra, and south-west of the regional capi ..., Kochanów, Krzeszów, Krzeszówek, Leszczyniec, Lipienica, Nowa Białka, Ogorze ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boguszów-Gorce
Boguszów-Gorce () is a town in Wałbrzych County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. As of June 2021, it has a population of 15,085. The town is located approximately west of Wałbrzych, and south-west of the regional capital Wrocław. It lies on the border between the Wałbrzych Mountains and the Stone Mountains in the Central Sudetes. History Boguszów was granted town rights by King Vladislaus II in 1499. It was a mining town, and in 1502 Vladislaus II relinquished to the town a quarter of the tithe owed to him from the town's silver mines. In the 16th century, the town became the most important lead and silver ore mining center in the Sudeten part of Silesia, but by the end of the 16th century much of the deposits had been exploited, and then eventually local mining collapsed during the Thirty Years' War. Local mines supplied silver to the mints in Wrocław and Złoty Stok. A new mining company was founded in 1701, which, however, did not revive local ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław
Wrocław is a city in southwestern Poland, and the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is the largest city and historical capital of the region of Silesia. It lies on the banks of the Oder River in the Silesian Lowlands of Central Europe, roughly from the Sudetes, Sudeten Mountains to the north. In 2023, the official population of Wrocław was 674,132, making it the third-largest city in Poland. The population of the Wrocław metropolitan area is around 1.25 million. Wrocław is the historical capital of Silesia and Lower Silesia. The history of the city dates back over 1,000 years; at various times, it has been part of the Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Habsburg monarchy of Austria, the Kingdom of Prussia and German Reich, Germany, until it became again part of Poland in 1945 immediately after World War II. Wrocław is a College town, university city with a student population of over 130,000, making it one of the most yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
