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Zgorzelec County, Administrative county in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Zgorzelec County encompasses 838 square kilometers of territory in southwestern Poland, bordering both Germany and the Czech Republic at its western edges.

The county emerged from the administrative reforms of 1999, previously forming part of the Jelenia Góra Voivodeship until December 31, 1998.

The county maintains strong connections with neighboring German territories through regular cross-border initiatives and collaborative municipal projects between local communities.

The administrative center operates from the town of Zgorzelec, managing seven distinct administrative divisions that include two urban, three urban-rural, and two rural gminas.

Vehicle registration plates in Zgorzelec County display the letters DZG, distinguishing the 89,612 residents across its municipalities from other Polish administrative regions.

Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Inception: 1999

Capital city: Zgorzelec

Shares border with: Bolesławiec County, Lubań County, Żary County, Żagań County, Germany, Czech Republic, Lubusz Voivodeship

Website: http://powiat.zgorzelec.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.15028,15.00861

Latest update: March 17, 2025 00:17

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