Marshal’s Office of Lower Silesian Voivodeship Department for Regional Development European Territorial Cooperation Unit Lower Silesia is, today, Lower Silesia LOWER SILESIA is one of the most dynamically developing regions of Poland. a fast-developing region of Territory 19 948 km² The regional potential is supported inter alia by the European Europe in terms of culture, Population 2 884 248 Territorial Cooperation Programmes. There are realized following economy and science. programmes in Lower Silesia in the years 2007-2013: It is one of the most eagerly Communes 169 visited and dynamic regions Counties 26 Czech Republic – Poland of Poland. Crossborder Cooperation Cities with county www.cz-pl.eu status 3 Operational Programme 2007-2013 Crossborder Cities with cooperation Saxony – Poland Crossborder population over 7 Cooperation Operational www.sn-pl.eu 50 000 Programme 2007-2013 Region’s Capital ca. 635 000 – Wrocław inhabitants Central Europe Programme www.central2013.eu Transnational cooperation Baltic Sea Region Programme www.eu.baltic.net 2007-2013 Gdynia Interregional Interregional Cooperation www.interreg4c.eu cooperation Programme Interreg IVC You are welcome to familiarise yourself Warszawa with the information contained herein. Poznań We hope that it boosts interest in our region which will result in number Wrocław of transnational partnerships and interesting cooperation Katowice projects. Kraków Wrocław – the capital of Lower Silesia – is a city of the greenery, islands and charming bridges. It has been one of the favourite places (apart from Warsaw) in Poland of business and investment meetings for a couple of years. Other big cities of the region Do not hesitate to contact us on partnerships and ETC projects! are: Legnica, Wałbrzych, Marshal’s Office of Lower Silesia Jelenia Góra, Świdnica, European Territorial Cooperation Unit Głogów, Lubin. 2 sekretariat-ewt@dolnyslask.pl • +48 71 776 90 36 3 their highest peak – Śnieżka Mount (1602 m above sea level).There are two National Parks established in the Sudeten which include the most interesting parts of the mountains: The Karkonosze and the Owl Mountains (Góry Sowie). Nature Lower Silesia is a region of varied environmental features. Lowland part of the region is: characterised by Oder and Barycz watersheds, the Milicz Ponds with unique ecosystem and exceptional uplift of the Ślęża Mount massif. In the southern part of the region the Sudeten spread with 4 5 There are awaiting places which will satisfy the amateurs of rock climbing, trekking and bike trips as well as the fans of the aviation and winter sports in the mountains. Wrocław has been becoming one of the favourite meeting Tourism places in Europe. The city attracts with a specific ambiance of numerous cafes, variety of monuments and The region is famous for annual cultural events. its picturesque castles and The Old Market, Ostrów palaces as well as mountain Tumski – the oldest part of the resorts which attract with city as well as architectural their specific microclimate monuments such as the and spa waters. Centennial Hall (Hala Stulecia) or the cathedral, represent only a fracture of places well worth seeing in Wrocław. 6 7 open to the world, a place which attracts people from the world of economics, science and culture from the whole Europe and the furthermost corners of the Earth. The capital of Lower Silesia, thanks to annual cultural events such as: Wratislavia Cantans, outdoor spectacles of the Wrocław Opera, the Festival of Actor’s Song, plays host to a still growing number of guests. Lower Silesia stakes on development and education. Its priority is also science and research development which manifests itself in the city’s involvement in establishment Society and culture of the European Institute of Technology in Wrocław. The inhabitants of Lower Silesia stand out for their young age and high level of education combined with professional skills and above all for their exceptional openness to the world. It is a constantly changing society interested in other cultures and changes occuring in the world. Lower Silesia is a region 8 9 Automotive subassembly, domestic appliance, and pharmaceutical manufacture are developed in Lower Silesia. More and more important role is played by dynamically growing service sector, particularly in the field of finance, business, and tourism. Economy The region’s asset is a modern and dynamically developing economy which combines industrial traditions with the most innovative technologies. The region’s development relies mainly on highly qualified staff and natural recourses as well as foreign investments. 10 11 Transportation Distance from Wrocław to chosen cities Lower Silesia is linked to the neighbouring regions and countries of Europe by the network of roads and highways as well as train lines. The Wrocław airport serves direct flights to inter alia: Frankfurt on Men, Munich, Copenhagen, London, Dublin, Milan, Rome. Wrocław ~350 km Podgorica 1430 km Sofia Skopje 12 13 Public Administration in Poland Public Administration Governmental Administration Local Governmental Administration Non-combined Governmental Voivodeship Administration County Commune Administration (Region) (e.g. Tax Offices, in the region 379 2478 Statistics Offices) 16 Combined Administration (e.g. Police, Fire Service) 01.01.2008 14 15 This publication is financed from voivodeship’s budget. Marshal’s Office of Lower Silesian Voivodeship 50-411 Wrocław, Wybrzeże Słowackiego 12-14 www.umwd.pl European Territorial Cooperation Unit Tel. +48 71 776 9036 www.ewt.dolnyslask.pl June 2008 Data: Central Statistics Office www.stat.gov.pl www.turystyka.dolnyslask.pl www.tpe.org.pl www.dolnyslask.info.pl.