Last modified: 2002-02-07 by jarig bakker
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Szprotawa: formerly in the Zielona G�ra region (now Lubuskian), a city
since around 1251, a vassal of the Czech kingdom since 1331 and part of
Austria since 1526, annexed by Prussia in 1742. In Poland since WW2. ca.
13500 inhabitants.
Gwidon S. Naskrent, 6 Sept 2000
�aga� - Municipal Commune - area 39.98 km2 - is located in �aga� county
in the south-western part of Poland. German name: Sagan. Legends
have it that �aga� was founded in the year 700 by Princes �aganna from
the family of Krokus, Wanda's daughter. During World War II there was POW
camp Stalag VIII C, Stalag Luft 3. In March 24/25, 1994 was the
famous escape of airmen from POW camp Luft 3. Population (2000) 28.140.
Jarig Bakker, 4 Sept 2000
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