Lubusz Voivodeship, Administrative region in western Poland
Lubusz Voivodeship covers the western part of Poland between the Oder and Warta rivers, combining forests, lakes and farmland across a wide area. The landscape shifts from dense pine woods in the north to open fields in the south, with rivers and lakes marking the terrain throughout.
The area became Polish after the Second World War through the Potsdam Agreement and was reorganized as a separate voivodeship in 1999. This reshaping merged several smaller administrative units and created the current structure.
Two cities share administrative duties here: Gorzów Wielkopolski runs the government offices while Zielona Góra hosts the regional assembly. This split came from historical compromises and remains a defining feature of how the area organizes itself.
The voivodeship divides into fourteen counties spread across the territory, each handling local administration. Several border crossings along the Oder link the area directly with Germany.
Zielona Góra maintains a winemaking tradition reaching back to the 14th century and stands as the main wine region in Poland. Vines grow on slopes around the city, visible between houses and gardens.
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