Opole Voivodeship facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Opole Voivodeship
Województwo opolskie
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Location within Poland
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Division into counties
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| Country |  Poland |
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| Capital | Opole | ||
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1 city, 11 land counties
Opole
Brzeg County Głubczyce County Kędzierzyn-Koźle County Kluczbork County Krapkowice County Namysłów County Nysa County Olesno County Opole County Prudnik County Strzelce County |
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| • Total | 9,411 km2 (3,634 sq mi) | ||
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| • Total | 991,161 | ||
| • Density | 105.319/km2 (272.776/sq mi) | ||
| Car plates | O | ||
| Website | http://www.opolskie.pl/ | ||
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The Opole Voivodeship is one of the 16 main regions in Poland. It is located in the southern part of the country. This area is mostly part of a historical region called Upper Silesia. The biggest and most important city, which is also its capital, is Opole.
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About Opole Voivodeship
The Opole Voivodeship is a special part of Poland. It has its own government and helps manage the area. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and interesting history.
Where is Opole Voivodeship?
This region is found in the south of Poland. It shares borders with other Polish regions. It is also close to the Czech Republic. This location makes it a mix of different cultures.
What is a Voivodeship?
In Poland, a voivodeship is like a state or a large province. It is a main administrative division. Each voivodeship has its own capital city. This city is where the regional government works. There are 16 voivodeships in Poland.
Key Facts and Figures
The Opole Voivodeship covers an area of about 9,411 square kilometers. This makes it one of the smaller regions in Poland. In 2017, about 991,161 people lived here. The region is divided into smaller areas called counties. There are 12 counties in total. One of these is the city of Opole itself. The other 11 are rural counties.
Cities and Towns
The capital city is Opole. It is the largest city in the region. Other important towns include Nysa, which is the third-largest. Brzeg is another town known for its old buildings. Prudnik has a well-preserved medieval town center. Kluczbork is an important place for trains. These towns help connect the region.
Images for kids
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Voivodeships between 1975 and 1998 superimposed over the current borders of the Opole Voivodeship
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Opole, the voivodeship's capital
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Nysa, the third-largest town by population in the south-west
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Brzeg, a popular tourist attraction for its Renaissance Town Hall and Castle
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Prudnik, with its preserved medieval town centre
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Kluczbork serves as a key rail line junction in the north-east of the region
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Opole Główne railway station is a major transportation hub through which much of the region's trade is channelled
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Moszna Castle, near Opole
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Opole Voivodeship 1975–1999.
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See also
In Spanish: Voivodato de Opole para niños
