Upper Silesia
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Countries | Poland Czech Republic |
Historical capital | Opole |
Largest city | Katowice |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Highways |
Upper Silesia (Polish: ; Silesian: Gůrny Ślůnsk, Gōrny Ślōnsk;[1] Czech: Horní Slezsko; ‹See Tfd›German: Oberschlesien [ˈoːbɐˌʃleːzi̯ən] ; Silesian German: Oberschläsing; Latin: Silesia Superior) is the southeastern part of the historical and geographical region of Silesia, located today mostly in Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic. The area is predominantly known for its heavy industry (mining and metallurgy).