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Gmina Iłowa
__NOTOC__ Gmina Iłowa is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Żagań County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the town of Iłowa, which lies approximately south-west of Żagań and south-west of Zielona Góra. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 6,881. Villages Apart from the town of Iłowa, Gmina Iłowa contains the villages and settlements of Borowe, Lubusz Voivodeship, Borowe, Czerna, Żagań County, Czerna, Czyżówek, Jankowa Żagańska, Klików, Konin Żagański, Kowalice, Nowoszów, Szczepanów, Lubusz Voivodeship, Szczepanów, Wilkowisko, Lubusz Voivodeship, Wilkowisko and Żaganiec. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Iłowa is bordered by the towns of Gozdnica and Żagań, and by the gminas of Gmina Osiecznica, Osiecznica, Gmina Węgliniec, Węgliniec, Gmina Wymiarki, Wymiarki, Gmina Żagań, Żagań and Gmina Żary, Żary. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Iłowa is Sister city, twinned with: * Blanzy, France ... [...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] |
Nowoszów
Nowoszów is an abandoned Market town in the administrative district of Gmina Iłowa, within Żagań County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately south-east of Iłowa, south of Żagań, and south of Zielona Góra. Founded in the 13th century, the small Town was destroyed in 1366 by the Lusatian League when the Archbishop of Breslau decided to establish a Staple for Woad. The League was fined a high repentance, but the City of Görlitz Görlitz (; ; ; ; ; Lusatian dialects, East Lusatian: , , ) is a town in the Germany, German state of Saxony. It is on the river Lusatian Neisse and is the largest town in Upper Lusatia, the second-largest town in the region of Lusatia after ... was able to maintain its monopoly on Woadtrade. References Villages in Żagań County {{Żagań-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rietschen
Rietschen (, ) is a municipality in the district of Görlitz, Saxony, Germany. It consists of the ''Ortsteile'' (divisions) Rietschen, Daubitz, Teicha, Altliebel, Hammerstadt and Neuliebel. Gemeinde Rietschen, accessed 12 October 2021. The municipality is part of the recognized in Saxony. Upper Sorbian
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Jänschwalde
Jänschwalde (Sorbian language, Sorbian: Janšojce) is a Municipalities of Germany, municipality in the district of Spree-Neiße in Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated in the region of Lower Lusatia. The nearest town is Peitz; Cottbus is 25 km away. Municipal arrangement The municipality of Jänschwalde-Janšojce is divided into three parts: *'' Jänschwalde-Dorf '' *'' Kolonie'' *'' Jänschwalde East '' Jänschwalde-Dorf Jänschwalde-Dorf (''village'') is separated from Kolonie by a small brook called Puschanitzka. It flows through a field between the two districts. In the village there is a tavern called ''K5''. Not far away from there is a small store and a place called the ''Jugendbude'', for the young people of the village. Near the store and the ''Jugendbude'' is the village church, which was built in 1806/07. In the nearby belltower there are three bells from the 15th and 16th centuries. Also next to the church is the German-Sorbs, Sorb Museum, which details the area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blanzy
Blanzy () is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. Geography The Bourbince forms part of the commune's northeastern border, then flows southwest through the middle of the commune. Population See also *Communes of the Saône-et-Loire department The following is a list of the 563 communes of the Saône-et-Loire department of France France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. Overseas France, Its overseas regions and territories inclu ... * Blanzy Mining Museum References Communes of Saône-et-Loire {{Autun-geo-stub ... [...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 Żary
__NOTOC__ Gmina Żary is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Żary County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the town of Żary, 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 12,343. Villages Gmina Żary contains the villages and settlements of Biedrzychowice Dolne, Bieniów, Bogumiłów, Dąbrowiec, Drozdów, Drożków, Grabik, Janików, Kadłubia, Łaz, Lubanice, Lubomyśl, Łukawy, Marszów, Miłowice, Mirostowice Dolne, Mirostowice Górne, Olbrachtów, Olszyniec, Rościce, Rusocice, Siodło, Stawnik, Surowa, Włostów and Złotnik. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Żary is bordered by the towns of Żagań and Żary, and by the gminas of Iłowa, Jasień, Lipinki Łużyckie, Nowogród Bobrzański, Przewóz, Wymiarki and Żagań Żagań (French language, French and , ) is a town in western Poland, on the Bóbr river, with 25,731 inhabitants (2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Żagań
__NOTOC__ Gmina Żagań is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Żagań County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the town of Żagań, 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 7,324. Villages Gmina Żagań contains the villages and settlements of Bożnów, Bukowina Bobrzańska, Chrobrów, Dobre nad Kwisą, Dybów, Dzietrzychowice, Gorzupia, Gorzupia Dolna, Gryżyce, Jelenin, Kocin, Łozy, Marysin, Miodnica, Nieradza, Pożarów, Pruszków, Puszczyków, Rudawica, Stara Kopernia, Stary Żagań, Tomaszowo and Trzebów. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Żagań is bordered by the town of Żagań and by the gminas of Brzeźnica, Iłowa, Małomice, Nowogród Bobrzański, Osiecznica, Szprotawa and Żary Żary (, , , ) is a town in western Poland with 37,502 inhabitants (2019), situated in the Lubusz Voivodeship. It is the administrative seat of the Żary Count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Wymiarki
__NOTOC__ Gmina Wymiarki is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Żagań County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the village of Wymiarki, which lies approximately south-west of Żagań and south-west of Zielona Góra. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 2,288. Villages Gmina Wymiarki contains the villages and settlements of Lubartów, Lubieszów, Lutynka, Silno Małe, Witoszyn and Wymiarki. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Wymiarki is bordered by the gminas of Iłowa, Przewóz and Żary. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Wymiarki is twinned with: * Kreba-Neudorf, Germany References {{Authority control Wymiarki Wymiarki () () is a village in Żagań County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Wymiarki. It lies approximately south-west of Żagań and south-west of Zielona Góra Zi ... Żagań County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Węgliniec
__NOTOC__ Gmina Węgliniec is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Zgorzelec County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Węgliniec, which lies approximately north-east of Zgorzelec, and west of the regional capital Wrocław. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 8,351. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Węgliniec is bordered by the town of Gozdnica and the gminas of Iłowa, Nowogrodziec, Osiecznica, Pieńsk and Przewóz. Villages Apart from the town of Węgliniec, the gmina contains the villages of Czerwona Woda, Dębówek, Jagodzin, Kieszków, Kościelna Wieś, Kuźnica, Łężek, Okrąglica, Piaseczna, Piaski, Polana, Ruszów, Stary Węgliniec and Zielonka. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Węgliniec is twinned with: * Hå, Norway * Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, Czech Republic * Horka, Germany * Kalvarija, Lithuania * Rothenburg, Germany * Vyshnivets Vyshnivets (; ) is a rural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Osiecznica
__NOTOC__ Gmina Osiecznica is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Bolesławiec County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the village of Osiecznica, which lies approximately north-west of Bolesławiec and west of the regional capital Wrocław. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 7,396. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Osiecznica is bordered by the gminas of Bolesławiec, Iłowa, Małomice, Nowogrodziec, Szprotawa, Węgliniec and Żagań Żagań (French language, French and , ) is a town in western Poland, on the Bóbr river, with 25,731 inhabitants (2019), capital of Żagań County in the Lubusz Voivodeship, located in the historic region of Lower Silesia. Founded in the 12th ce .... Villages The gmina contains the villages of Bronowiec, Długokąty, Jelenie Rogi, Jeziory, Kliczków, Ławszowa, Luboszów, Ołobok, Osiecznica, Osieczów, Parowa, Poświętne, Przejęsław, Świętoszów and Tomi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gozdnica
Gozdnica () is a town in Żagań County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in south-western Poland, with 3,036 inhabitants (2019). Situated close to Lower Silesian Voivodeship, na north-west of Żagań and east of Przewóz, Żary County, Przewóz. History Gozdnica was founded in the 13th century by Duke Przemko of Ścinawa. It formed part of the duchies of Duchy of Żagań, Żagań and Duchy of Jawor, Jawor, formed in the course of the medieval fragmentation of Poland into smaller duchies. It was granted town rights before 1315. In 1346 it passed to Kingdom of Bohemia, then in 1353 to Electorate of Saxony, Saxony, and in 1364 it returned to the Duchy of Jawor, then in 1413 to the Duchy of Żagań. Town rights were revoked in 1752, and eventually restored in 1967. During World War II, Nazi Germany operated a Forced labour under German rule during World War II, forced labour camp for Jews. In 2016, town limits were slightly expanded by including a part of the village of Ruszów, Lower Silesi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
