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Lublin

Lublin is a city in eastern Poland and the capital of Lublin Voivodeship. It lies on the Bystrzyca River and is the largest urban center in the region, serving as a cultural and academic hub.

Historically, Lublin developed as an important trade and political center in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 1569

During World War II, Lublin was occupied by Nazi Germany. The Majdanek concentration camp was established on

Lublin is a major center of higher education, hosting several universities, including Maria Curie-Skłodowska University and

The economy is diversified, with services, public administration, education, and light industry. Lublin is a regional

the
Union
of
Lublin
was
signed
there,
uniting
Poland
and
Lithuania.
The
Old
Town
preserves
medieval
and
Renaissance
architecture,
and
Lublin
Castle,
founded
in
the
12th
century,
now
houses
the
Lublin
Museum.
the
city’s
outskirts
and
is
now
a
memorial
and
museum,
reflecting
the
wartime
history
of
the
area.
the
John
Paul
II
Catholic
University
of
Lublin,
along
with
technical
and
other
institutions.
The
city’s
student
population
contributes
to
a
lively
cultural
scene
and
research
activity.
transport
hub,
with
an
international
airport
and
rail
connections
to
Warsaw
and
other
major
centers,
linking
eastern
Poland
with
the
rest
of
the
country.
The
population
is
around
340,000.