Lesser Poland Voivodeship

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/lesser-poland-voivodeship

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1. Where is Lesser Poland Voivodeship?Southern Poland, bordering Slovakia
2. How many people live in Lesser Poland Voivodeship?3,404,863 (2019 estimate)
3. How big is Lesser Poland Voivodeship?15,108 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Lesser Poland Voivodeship?Kraków
5. What language do people speak in Lesser Poland Voivodeship?Polish
6. What is the notable geographic features?Tatra Mountains, Jura Krakowsko-Częstochowska, Vistula River

Voivodeship: An administrative division of Poland, equivalent to a province or region, with its own government.
Carpathian Mountains: A major mountain range forming a crescent across Central and Eastern Europe, including the significant Tatra range within Lesser Poland.
Wawel Castle: A historic royal residence in Kraków, considered a symbol of Polish statehood and a major cultural landmark.
Jagiellonian University: Founded in 1364, it is one of the oldest universities in the world and a leading academic institution in Poland.