Krzyżanowice, Silesian Voivodeship
Krzyżanowice [kʂɨʐanɔˈvit͡sɛ] (German Kreuzenort) is a village in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Krzyżanowice.[1] It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Racibórz and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.
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| Coordinates: 50°0′N 18°16′E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship |  Silesian Voivodeship |
| County | Racibórz |
| Gmina | Krzyżanowice |
| Population (approx.) | 2,100 |
The village has an approximate population of 2,100.
Notable people
- Karl Max, Prince Lichnowsky (1860–1928) a German diplomat who served as Ambassador to Britain during the July Crisis in 1914
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