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Gmina Pieńsk
__NOTOC__ Gmina Pieńsk is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Zgorzelec County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland, on the Germany, German border. Its seat is the town of Pieńsk, which lies approximately north of Zgorzelec, and west of the regional capital Wrocław. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 9,068. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Pieńsk is bordered by the gminas of Gmina Lubań, Lubań, Gmina Nowogrodziec, Nowogrodziec, Gmina Węgliniec, Węgliniec and Gmina Zgorzelec, Zgorzelec. It also borders Germany. Villages Apart from the town of Pieńsk, the gmina contains the villages of Bielawa Dolna, Bielawa Górna, Dłużyna Dolna, Dłużyna Górna, Lasów, Stojanów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Stojanów, Strzelno, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Strzelno, Żarka nad Nysą and Żarki Średnie. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Pieńsk is Sister city, twinned with: * Heřmanice (Liberec District), Heřmanice, Czech ... [...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] |
Germany
Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north and the Alps to the south. Its sixteen States of Germany, constituent states have a total population of over 84 million in an area of , making it the most populous member state of the European Union. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The Capital of Germany, nation's capital and List of cities in Germany by population, most populous city is Berlin and its main financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr. Settlement in the territory of modern Germany began in the Lower Paleolithic, with various tribes inhabiting it from the Neolithic onward, chiefly the Celts. Various Germanic peoples, Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rothenburg, Oberlausitz
Rothenburg/Oberlausitz (; , ; ) is a small Lusatian town in eastern Saxony, in eastern Germany, on the Neisse river on the Germany–Poland border. It has a population of 4,405 (2020). History The town was first mentioned in 1268. In 1319, it became a part of the Duchy of Jawor, the southwesternmost duchy of fragmented Piast-ruled Poland. In 1329, it passed to the Czech (Bohemian) Crown Lands. Knife and cloth making flourished in the 14th century. A trade route was established that run through the town between Bohemia proper and Bohemian-ruled Brandenburg. In 1469 the town passed to Hungary, and in 1490 it returned to the Czech Crown, then under the rule of Polish Prince Vladislaus II, who authorized the town to hold weekly markets. The town suffered during the Thirty Years' War. From 1635 it was ruled by Electors of Saxony, from 1697 also Kings of Poland. The town suffered once again during the Napoleonic Wars, and in 1815 it became part of the Kingdom of Prussia. From 1816 un ... [...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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Neißeaue
Neißeaue (, ) is a municipality in the district Görlitz, Saxony, Germany. It was formed in 1995, uniting Deschka, Emmerichswalde, Groß Krauscha (seat of administration), Kaltwasser, Klein Krauscha, Neu Krauscha, Zentendorf and Zodel. The easternmost point in Germany lies within its municipal limits, including Zentendorf, the easternmost settlement in Germany. From German unification in 1871, until World War II, the title was held by the village of Schirwindt, in East Prussia East Prussia was a Provinces of Prussia, province of the Kingdom of Prussia from 1772 to 1829 and again from 1878 (with the Kingdom itself being part of the German Empire from 1871); following World War I it formed part of the Weimar Republic's .... References Populated places in Görlitz (district) {{Görlitz-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunratice (Liberec District)
Kunratice () is a municipality and village in Liberec District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. Geography Kunratice is located about north of Liberec, in a salient region of Frýdlant Hook on the border with Poland. It lies in the Frýdlant Hills. The highest point is a hill at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Smědá River, which flows along the northeastern municipal border. History The first settlers came to the area at the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries. The first written mention of Kunratice is from 1377. Demographics Transport On the Czech-Polish border is a road border crossing ''Kunratice / Bogatynia''. Sights The main landmark of Kunratice is the Church of All Saints. The originally Gothic church was first documented in 1376. It was completely rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 18th century, but several original elements have been preserved. Twin towns – sister cities Kunratice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heřmanice (Liberec District)
Heřmanice () is a municipality and village in Liberec District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. Etymology The original German name of the village was ''Hermannsdorff'', meaning "Herman's village". It was gradually distorted into ''Hermsdorf''. The Czech name was created by translation. Geography Heřmanice is located about north of Liberec, in a salient region of Frýdlant Hook on the border with Poland. The northern part of the municipal territory with the built-up area lies in the Frýdlant Hills. The southern part lies in the Jizera Mountains and includes the highest point of Heřmanice, the hill Lysý vrch at above sea level. The Oleška Stream flows through the municipality. History The first written mention of Heřmanice is from 1381. There is an even older mention in the Zittau annals, but the date of 1375 is only an estimate. Heřmanice was then part of the Frýdlant estate, owned by the Biberstein family until 1544. The Schwan ... [...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] |
Strzelno, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Strzelno is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Pieńsk, within Zgorzelec County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland, close to the German border. It lies approximately east of Pieńsk, north-east of Zgorzelec, and west of the regional capital 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 Eu .... Gallery File:Strzelno, autobusová zastávka II.jpg, Road with a bus stop shelter File:Strzelno, hlavní silnice.jpg, House, by the main road File:Strzelno, potok Bielawka II.jpg, Stream References Villages in Zgorzelec County {{Zgorzelec-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Zgorzelec
__NOTOC__ Gmina Zgorzelec is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Zgorzelec County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland, on the German border. Its seat is the town of Zgorzelec, 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 8,504. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Zgorzelec is bordered by the town of Zgorzelec and by the gminas of Bogatynia, Lubań, Pieńsk, Siekierczyn and Sulików. It also borders Germany. Villages The gmina contains the villages of Białogórze, Gozdanin, Gronów, Jędrzychowice, Jerzmanki, Kostrzyna, Koźlice, Koźmin, Kunów, Łagów, Łomnica, Niedów, Osiek Łużycki, Pokrzywnik, Przesieczany, Radomierzyce, Ręczyn, Sławnikowice, Spytków, Trójca, Tylice and Żarska Wieś Żarska Wieś () is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Zgorzelec, within Zgorzelec County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland ... [...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 Nowogrodziec
__NOTOC__ Gmina Nowogrodziec is an urban-rural ''gmina'' (administrative district) in Bolesławiec County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Nowogrodziec, which lies approximately south-west of Bolesławiec and west of the regional capital Wrocław. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 15,214. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Nowogrodziec is bordered by the gminas of Gmina Bolesławiec, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Bolesławiec, Gmina Gryfów Śląski, Gryfów Śląski, Gmina Lubań, Lubań, Gmina Lwówek Śląski, Lwówek Śląski, Gmina Osiecznica, Osiecznica, Gmina Pieńsk, Pieńsk and Gmina Węgliniec, Węgliniec. Villages Apart from the town of Nowogrodziec, the gmina contains the villages of Czerna, Bolesławiec County, Czerna, Gierałtów, Godzieszów, Gościszów, Kierżno, Milików, Nowa Wieś, Gmina Nowogrodziec, Nowa Wieś, Parzyce, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Parzyce, Wykroty, Lower Silesian Voivodesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
