Silesian Wikipedia facts for kids
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The Main Page of the Silesian Wikipedia (December 2009).
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Internet encyclopedia project |
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| Available in | Silesian |
| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Website | szl.wikipedia.org |
| Commercial | No. Charitable |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 26 May 2008 |
The Silesian Wikipedia is a special online encyclopedia. It's like the Wikipedia you know, but it's written in the Silesian language. This project began on May 26, 2008. It's a place where people can learn about many topics in their own language.
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What is Silesian Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is a huge online encyclopedia. Anyone can help write it. The Silesian Wikipedia is a version of this encyclopedia. It is made for people who speak Silesian. This language is spoken in a region called Silesia. This area is mostly in Poland, but also in parts of the Czech Republic and Germany.
How it Works
Just like other Wikipedias, the Silesian Wikipedia is built by volunteers. These volunteers write articles about different subjects. They share knowledge about history, science, culture, and more. All the articles are written in the Silesian language. This helps keep the language alive and used.
Why is Silesian Wikipedia Important?
The Silesian Wikipedia plays a big role for the Silesian language. In October 2010, the Silesian Wikipedia was mentioned. It was used as an example to show why Silesian should be a regional language in Poland.
Supporting the Language
When a language has its own Wikipedia, it shows it's a living language. It means people use it for many things, including learning. Having a Wikipedia helps people read and write in Silesian. It also helps new words and ideas be shared in the language. This makes the language stronger.
A Community Project
The Silesian Wikipedia is a project for the community. It brings together people who care about the Silesian language. They work together to build a valuable resource. This helps preserve the language for future generations.
