Dolnolskie

Dolnolskie, officially the Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Polish: Województwo dolnośląskie), is a voivodeship in southwestern Poland. Its capital and largest city is Wrocław. The region covers much of the historical area of Lower Silesia and includes parts of the Sudetes mountain range. It borders Lubusz Voivodeship to the north, Opole Voivodeship to the east, the Czech Republic to the south, and Germany to the west.

Geography and notable sites: The Oder River runs through Wrocław, which is a major cultural and academic center. The Sudetes in the south contain the Karkonosze National Park and the Śnieżka peak. The voivodeship hosts architectural landmarks such as the UNESCO-listed Hala Stulecia (Centennial Hall) in Wrocław and the castle at Książ near Wałbrzych. Spa towns like Kudowa-Zdrój and historic towns with Gothic and Renaissance architecture are common.

Economy and population: The economy is diverse, with a strong copper mining sector in the Legnica-Głogów Copper District, along with manufacturing, IT, and services centered in Wrocław. The region has well-developed road and rail connections, and a population of around 2.9 million people.

History and administration: The voivodeship was created in 1999 during Poland's local government reform from parts of the former Wrocław and Legnica Voivodeships and other units. After World War II the borders shifted westward, and the area received large-scale settlement by Poles from areas annexed by the Soviet Union. It is subdivided into counties (powiats), including four city counties: Wrocław, Legnica, Jelenia Góra, and Wałbrzych, with numerous land counties and gminas.