Dolnoslaskie

A region in south-western Poland. Polish regions are officially referred to by an adjective. The noun is Dolny Slask.

Population: 2.987 million

Area: 19,946 square km.

Biggest city: Wroclaw.

Some other cities: Legnica, Jelenia Gora, Walbrzych, Jawor, Lubin, Chojnow, Zlotoryja, Glogow, Zgorzelec

History: Most of the region was part of Germany before 1945. See also: Silesia (older name)