Góra County

Górowski County, located in the northern part of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, is an area with a rich history and diverse demographics. It borders the Greater Poland and Lubusz Voivodeships, forming an interesting region that was part of Greater Poland in the Middle Ages before being incorporated into Silesia. The county was established in 1999 as a result of administrative reform, and its capital is the town of Góra. The county also includes the urban-rural municipalities of Góra and Wąsosz, as well as the rural municipalities of Jemielno and Niechlów. The age pyramid of the inhabitants indicates demographic diversity, with a population of 34,698 in 2020 and a high unemployment rate of 22.2% in 2015. In terms of architecture, the region boasts beautiful monuments and historical sites linked to its former cultural heritage, which reflect the turbulent past of the Góra land. An interesting fact is that over 70.4% of the county's area is protected, which fosters the development of nature tourism. Forests cover 28% of the area, and the region is rich in rivers such as the Oder and Barycz. The main natural resource in the region is natural gas, with estimated reserves of around 10 billion cubic meters. Despite the challenges posed by high unemployment, Górowski County has the potential for further development, both economically and culturally, while maintaining its unique identity and heritage.