Cieszyn County

Cieszyn County, located in the southern part of the Silesian Voivodeship, encompasses areas of the Silesian Foothills and the Silesian Beskids, as well as the Oświęcim Basin in the north. This is a region rich in history, associated with the former Duchy of Cieszyn, which is reflected in the county's coat of arms. Cieszyn was established as its capital in 1849. Since then, the county has undergone various administrative changes, including the incorporation of part of its territory into Czechoslovakia in 1920 and a brief period of existence of the Western Cieszyn County after the annexation of Zaolzie. The region is characterized by a high population density, and demographics indicate the presence of an indigenous population known as Cieszyn Silesians. Interestingly, Cieszyn County is part of the Cieszyn Silesia Euroregion, highlighting its international location near the border with the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In terms of culture and tourism, the county attracts numerous visitors to towns such as Wisła, Ustroń, and Brenna, known for their beautiful landscapes and well-developed accommodation base. The region's economy is based mainly on agriculture and services, with mountainous terrain dominating in the south and plains in the north, which favors diverse forms of recreation. Cieszyn County has a well-developed transport infrastructure, with expressways, national and voivodeship roads, and established railway lines, facilitating communication for both residents and tourists.