Lazdijai
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lazdijai is a city in Lithuania, situated near the Polish border. It was founded in 1570 by Sigismund II Augustus and received Magdeburg rights in 1587. During WWII, the city experienced German occupation and a tragic massacre of its Jewish population.
Statistics
Area
4.80 km²
Population
3,895