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Krakow (Polish Kraków (inf.) [ˈkrakuf], Lat. Cracovia, German Krakau [ˈkʁaːˌkaʊ̯], Ukrainian. Krakiv (inf.)), full official name - Capital Royal City of Krakow (Polish. Stołeczne Królewskie Miasto Kraków) - one of the largest cities in southern Poland, located on the Vistula River 295 km from Warsaw. Administrative center of Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
The population numbers 800,653 inhabitants (March 31, 2021), together with the nearest suburbs - over 1,000,000, and is the second largest city in Poland by population and area after Warsaw[2]. The capital of Poland from 1038 to 1596, until 1734 - the place of coronation of Polish kings. In 1815, the city was declared a “free, independent and completely neutral city” (Krakow Republic) under the patronage of Russia, Austria and Prussia,” but in 1846, by agreement of these great powers, it was annexed to the possessions of Austria. Rich in historical monuments, The city center is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the largest scientific, cultural, economic and religious centers in Poland, a popular tourist destination.