Ruda Śląska
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Ruda Śląska is a city in Silesia, southern Poland, situated near Katowice. It experienced rapid industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on coal, steel, and zinc production. During WWII, the area was occupied by Germany, and Polish teachers were murdered in concentration camps.
Statistics
Area
78.00 km²
Population
135,008