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Silesia

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Type Region
Usage English, Spanish, Ancient Roman

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From Mount Ślęża or the River Ślęza. This is the name of a historical region in southern Poland, with portions in the Czech Republic and Germany.

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Other Languages & CulturesSlezsko(Czech) Silésie(French) Schlesien(German) Śląsk, Ślęża, Ślęza(Polish)
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Entry updated April 25, 2021

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