Oświęcim
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Oświęcim is a city in southern Poland, known for being the site of the Auschwitz concentration camp. It lies on the Vistula river and has a history dating back to the 13th century. The town served as an important trade center during the medieval period.
Statistics
Area
30.30 km²
Population
36,956