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Silesia is a historical region in east–central Europe spanning the territory named Magna Germania by Tacitus. It is encircled by the upper and middle Oder (Odra) River, upper Vistula River, and the Sudetes and Carpathian mountain ranges. The largest portion lies within the borders of Poland; the rest is within the Czech Republic and Germany .
Detailed information about the coin 20 Reichsmark (Sudetenland and Lower Silesia), Germany (1871-1948), with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data
Indeed, Lower Silesia reverted back to Polish hands only following the destruction of Nazi Germany in World War II. This historical version of musical chairs has lent a fascinating architectural and cultural overlay to the region, with castles that date back to the traditional Polish and Bohemian dynasties overlooking villages that a scant generation or two ago were part of Germany.
Flag of the Province of Silesia from 1882 to 1919, and the Province of Lower Silesia, from 1920 to 1935. The Province of Silesia adopted its flag on 22 October 1882. It was rectangle divided horizontally into two stripes: white on top, and yellow on the bottom. Its colours had been adopted from the coat of arms of Lower Silesia.
Common mistakes. Just a few common mistakes Silesian genealogists seem to make very often: Overreliance on Ancestry: Ancestry has only limited resources for Silesia, in terms of both time and regions covered. For the most part, Silesian genealogy is about searching civil registers and churchbooks manually.
Lower Silesia is a geographical region located on the border of southwestern Poland. It borders the Czech Republic and Germany, so you can get here from Prague or Berlin in about 4 hours. The extensive transport network, as well as the role of Wrocław as the capital of the voivodeship and a dynamically developing economic and cultural center, makes it one of the main travel destinations ...
History. Lower Silesia has a long and interesting history and you will find remnants of old times all over the region. From the 7th century, it has been under Slavic influence and eventually became part of Poland shortly after the country was established at the end of the 10th century (that’s why you will find some of the oldest Polish towns and cities in this area).
