Lesser Poland - one of the 16 provinces Polish . In its present form was established on 1 January 1999 as a result of administrative reform. Region covers an area of 15 182 km ² and is one of the smaller in Poland (12th in the country). In terms of population (3 million 298 thousand. Persons) region is located on the 4th place in Poland. The population density is one of the highest in the country (Lesser - 217 persons / km ², the national average - 122 people / km ²).
Lesser Poland Travel Guide
Top Destinations in Lesser Poland
Oswiecim, Poland
Oświęcim is a town in the Lesser Poland province of southern Poland, situated 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Kraków, near the confluence of the rivers Vistula (...
Zakopane, Poland
Nestled in the heart of the Tatra Mountains, Zakopane is a charming Polish town that embodies the essence of Alpine charm. Wander through the colorful streets ... more
Szczawnica, Poland
Szczawnica-Zdrój is a spa town in Podhale in Poland. Szczawnica is a well-known resort town since the mid nineteenth century. Due to the presence of alkali ... more
Tatrzanski Park Narodowy, Poland
Tatra National Park is a National Park located in the Tatra Mountains in Tatra County, in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship—Małopolska region, in central-southern ...
