Sosnowiec

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Sosnowiec (pronounced: ) is a city located in the south of Poland, in a tributary of the Wisla (Vistula) river. It is a county capital neighbouring Katowice, a mining and industrial region, and one of the largest cities in the Silesian Voivodship. Its estimated population as of 1993 was 258,500.

Related Topics:
Poland - Vistula - Katowice - Silesian Voivodship

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It is sometimes known as Sosnowietz, Sosnowitz, Sosnovitz(Yidish), Sosnovyts, Sosnowyts, Sosnovytz, Sosnowytz, Sosnovets(Russian), Sosnovetz. There are 5 other smaller towns in Poland also called Sosnowiec. They are located in the regions of Bydgoszcz, Kielce, Lodz, Lomza, Opole.

Related Topics:
Bydgoszcz - Kielce - Lodz - Lomza - Opole

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