Lubusz Voivodeship

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Lubusz Voivodeship?Western Poland, bordering Germany (Brandenburg and Saxony)
2. How many people live in Lubusz Voivodeship?972,140 inhabitants (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Lubusz Voivodeship?13,988 square kilometers
4. What language do people speak in Lubusz Voivodeship?Polish
5. When was Lubusz Voivodeship built?January 1, 1999
6. Why does Lubusz Voivodeship have two capital cities?The province uses a dual capital system. Gorzów Wielkopolski is the seat of the central government, while Zielona Góra hosts the regional assembly.

Voivodeship: A primary administrative division in Poland, analogous to a province or state, with its own elected assembly and executive.
Voivode: The chief executive officer of a voivodeship, appointed by the central government to represent state interests.
Sejmik Wojewódzki: The regional legislative assembly of a Polish voivodeship, responsible for local governance and policy-making.
Marshal of the Voivodeship: The head of the executive board of a voivodeship's regional assembly, elected by the sejmik members.