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Upper Silesia

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Upper Silesia

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part of the historical region of Silesia in Poland and Czechia

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Countries
Poland , Czech Republic
Historical capital
Opole
Largest city
Katowice
Time zone
UTC+1 ( CET )
Summer dst
UTC+2 ( CEST )

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Demonym
Silesian
Population
5264762
Area
20.373
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Upper Silesia
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Upper Silesia
native label
Górny Śląsk
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Upper Silesia (Polish: Górny Śląsk [ˈɡurnɨ ˈɕlɔ̃sk]  ; Silesian: Gůrny Ślůnsk, Gōrny Ślōnsk; Czech: Horní Slezsko; German: Oberschlesien [ˈoːbɐˌʃleːzi̯ən]  ; Silesian German: Oberschläsing; Latin: Silesia Superior) is the southeastern part of the historical and geographical region of Silesia, located today mostly in Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic. The area is predominantly known for its heavy industry (mining and metallurgy).

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