Kraków
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kraków, historically Poland's royal capital until 1596, is situated on the Vistula River. It served as a crucial center for Polish culture and academia, notably under the Jagiellonian dynasty. During WWII, it was the seat of Nazi Germany's General Government and witnessed the horrors of the Kraków Ghetto.
Statistics
Area
327.00 km²
Population
804,237