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	AllRefer.com - Masuria, Poland (Polish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		The original population of the region was expelled by the Teutonic Knights and replaced (14th cent.) with Polish settlers.
		Masuria later became part of East Prussia and was largely Germanized by the early 20th cent.
		After Masuria passed to Poland in 1945, most of the German-speaking population was expelled and replaced by Poles.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/Masuria.html (249 words)

	Masuria
		Masuria is the English name for the area called Pojezierze Mazurskie or Mazury in Polish (Masurenland in German) in north-eastern Poland.
		Masuria and the Masurian Lakes Plateau are known in Polish as the Kraina Tysiąca Jezior, and in German as the Land der Tausend Seen which means the same: land of a thousand lakes.
		In 1656 the Ducal part of Masuria was devastated during the Deluge[?], when it was raided by Tartars and Poles as retaliation for betrayal of Prussian prince.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ma/Masuria.html (653 words)

	Masuria Report, History
		Signs of Masuria's early settlement (earth banks, earthwork) by the European prehistoric population, living in the 5th millenium B.C., were found near Lötzen.
		Masuria, together with the other areas of the Order state, became part of the secular Duchy of Prussia.
		In the 16th century, the plague spread in Masuria and Tartars invaded the country.
	home.arcor.de /roland.arhelger/Masuria_History.htm (3239 words)

	Masuria (Mazury) and the Suwa³ki Region (Suwalszczyzna)
		Mazury (Masuria) is an historical and ethnographic region in northern Poland, encompassing the Masurian Lake District, a vast land subdivided into several smaller lake districts like the one around Suwa³ki and Augustów.
		Photo: GA The name "Masuria" means pretty much the same as the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes, which covers some 1,700 sq km, of which over 15% is water (this is one-fourth of all the lake water in Poland), and includes Lakes ¦niardwy and Mamry.
		Masuria and the Suwa³ki region are a paradise for yachting enthusiasts, canoeists, hikers and walkers, and everyone who loves tranquilllity.
	www.poland.gov.pl /Masuria,(Mazury),and,the,Suwalki,Region,(Suwalszczyzna),300.html (4569 words)

	WEH Kanton
		Mazury (Masuria) is an historical and ethnographic region in northern Poland, encompassing the Masurian Lake District, a vast land subdivided into several smaller lake districts like the one around Suwalki and Augustów.
		The name "Masuria" means pretty much the same as the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes, which covers some 1,700 sq km, of which over 15% is water (this is one-fourth of all the lake water in Poland), and includes Lakes Śniardwy and Mamry.
		Masuria and the Suwalki region are a paradise for yachting enthusiasts, canoeists, hikers and walkers, and everyone who loves tranquilllity.
	www.polandguangzhou.com /pl/content/print/337.htm (621 words)

	Goethe-Institut Delicatessen - Shadowland - Content
		We meet people who live far from the tourist hot spots of Masuria, and who seem almost displaced in their surroundings – Farmers who use the short summers of this deceptively idyllic landscape to try and wrench some crops from the poor soil.
		Masuria has remained sparsely populated until today, and, despite its tourism industry is one of the poorest regions of Europe.
		This is a journey through Masuria – the landscape of a border region in the shadow of history.
	www.goethe.de /ins/pt/lis/prj/del/flm/fsz/sch/inh/enindex.htm (267 words)

	The Raw Story \| Poland's Masuria province a mecca for nature lovers By Reino Gevers
		By Reino Gevers, Mikolajki, Poland- The clouds in the clear blue sky seem to skirt the rolling hills in Poland's Masuria province as we paddle along a stream so clear that the fish can be seen darting amid a carpet of underwater plants.
		Masuria is a mecca for tourists seeking unspoilt nature, offering boating opportunities on hundreds of lakes and hiking trails passing through forests, remote villages and rolling hills.
		Most visitors to Masuria start their tour from the town of Mikolajki, situated roughly halfway between the capital Warsaw and the Baltic Sea port of Gdansk.
	rawstory.com /news/2006/Poland_s_Masuria_province_a_mecca_f_09042006.html (605 words)

	The Masuria And Suwalki Region Of Poland
		Masuria (Mazury) is a historical and ethnographic region in northern Poland, encompassing the Masurian Lake District, a vast land subdivided into several smaller lake districts like the one around Suwalki and Augustow.
		Masuria and the Suwalki region (Suwlaszczyzna) are a paradise for yachting enthusiasts, canoeists and everyone who loves quiet and forest walks.
		Masuria is extremely popular with Polish holidaymakers so it has well-developed accommodation, restaurant and water-sports facilities.
	www.masterpage.com.pl /resource/masuria.html (1067 words)

	Masuria - Canoeing and Kayaking in Masuria
		First we only operated in the Masuria region on the Krutynia river, but we are developing and that’s why we have been organising rallies on many various rivers.
		Masuria is the „green lung of Poland”;, and active rest during a kayaking rally is very healthy!
		Masuria is worth visiting not only in the summer.
	www.masuria-canoeing.com (392 words)

	Warmia
		Warmia (Latin Warmia or Varmia, German Ermland or Ermeland) is a region between Pomerania and Masuria in northern Poland.
		It is located in a border area which has been under the rule of many different rulers from several countries over its long history; the most notable of these rulers were those of the Teutonic State[?], Polandand Kingdom of Prussia.
		To the west of Warmia is Pomesania, to the south Culmerland[?](Ziemia Chelminska) and Sassinia[?], Galindia[?](later called Masuria) and to the east [[Sambia].
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/va/Varmia.html (752 words)

	Masuria Report, History
		Signs of Masuria's early settlement (earth banks, earthwork) by the European prehistoric population, living in the 5th millenium B.C., were found near Lötzen.
		Masuria, together with the other areas of the Order state, became part of the secular Duchy of Prussia.
		High contributions had to be made to the French and vast damage arose from the obligation to accomodate and cater for the French troops, especially as parts of the Russian troops had stood out by lack of restraint and taken advantage of the population before.
	www.masuren-report.de /history.html (3237 words)

	HolPol VakantieHomes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The house is located in the region Masuria Lake District, on a hill directly on Mikołajki lake, near the centre of the watersport town Mikołajki.
		The house is located in the lake district Varmia and Masuria, 200 mtr of the river Kośno, who rise from the Reserve Kośno Lake.
		The house is located in the lake district Varmia and Masuria, 200 mtr of the river Kosna, which rise from the Reserve Kosna Lake.
	www.vakantiehomes.com /page.php?p=accommodations&soort=v®io=4&li=5&l=en&page=2&b=0 (321 words)

	Masuria Report, Geographical Facts
		Masuria is located in the southeast of East Prussia and is part of the Prussian mountain ridge, which consists of a terminal moraine belt from the glacial epoch.
		Masuria is rich in woods, and numerous lakes form the Masurian Lake District (Kraina Wielkich Jezior) as well as the Lyck Lake District (Pojezierze Elckie).
		Today the Polish define Masuria, regardless of the historic borders, as countryside in the northeast of Poland that is rich in woods and lakes and where people can go sailing and cycling or ride on horseback in their holidays.
	www.masuren-report.de /geographicalfacts.html (9373 words)

	BRITISH EMBASSY:Diverse UK
		Manish Masuria was last year appointed head of Cambridge University's new Group to Encourage Ethnic Minority Applications (GEEMA), to help correct this misconception.
		A graduate of Cambridge University himself, Mr Masuria dismisses the idea that students from ethnic-minority backgrounds are unable to make the grade required for admission to either of the two universities.
		Mr Masuria is working closely with undergraduates of the Black and Asian Caucus, a student-run support and social group at Cambridge University, to organise a number of events that will encourage under-represented ethnic minorities to apply to Cambridge.
	www.uknow.or.jp /be_e/s_topics/spotlight/diverse_uk/05.htm (487 words)

	Wydzial Ekonomiczno Handlowy Konsulatu Generalnego RP w Hongkongu - Atrakcje turystyczne Hongkongu
		When it was retreating more steadily, the glacier exposed plains and ground moraine which became strewn with peat bogs, marshes and large, shallow lakes with numerous peninsulas, islets and coves.
		Olsztyn, with its 160,000 inhabitants, is the largest town of the Warmia and Masuria region.
		Today it hosts the Warmia and Masuria Museum, with an additional display commemorating the activity of Nicolaus Copernicus during his stay in the town.
	www.polandtrade.com.hk /new/eng/tourist_attractions2_print.htm (1864 words)

	Spotlight on Nation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Citizens are enjoying a recent large cut in taxes, much of Greater Masuria's computer network is controlled by a rampant artificial intelligence, leather-clad individuals can be seen walking their slaves in public parks, and drug distribution is tightly controlled by the government.
		Greater Masuria's national animal is the Griffin, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Krona.
		Greater Masuria is ranked 72nd in the region and 87,566th in the world for Highest Average Tax Rates.
	www.nationstates.net /cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=display_nation/nation=greater_masuria (215 words)

	Goethe-Institut Delicatessen - Shadowland - Links and extras
		Masuria exerts a very strong pull on the hearts of those who once called it home and also holds a great fascination for tourists.
		Alongside Masurian traditions, myths and legends, Wilhelminian policies towards the eastern regions are as much a part of Masuria’s history as Poland’s territorial claims on the region to restore the Polish state in 1918.
		Masuria – a country rolled over by the train of history – is discovered.
	www.goethe.de /ins/pt/lis/prj/del/flm/fsz/sch/lue/en1628076.htm (308 words)

	The Raw Story \| Shadows of the past in scenic Polish Masuria province By Reino Gevers
		By Reino Gevers, Ketrzyn, Poland- Poland's Masuria province with its countless natural lakes, unspoilt forests and rolling hillsides is one of Europe's finest natural attractions.
		Some of the smaller exterior stone buildings are being renovated, closely resembling their original state and will soon open as a restaurant and hotel.
		The red rose garden in front of the castle is blooming and a pair of storks can be seen feeding their young on the rooftop nest, perhaps in a symbolic sign of hope that the estate is slowly awakening from its "Sleeping Beauty" slumber.
	rawstory.com /news/2006/Shadows_of_the_past_in_scenic_Polis_08282006.html (793 words)

	vikingthird (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Masuria is situated in the North East of Poland, it is made up of around 5,000 lakes and has the most beautiful post glacier landscapes in Europe.
		You will sail in the heart of Masuria where you can visit places of historical interest from the 2nd World War.
		Sailing on Masuria is a unique way of exploring this renowned natural area of beauty and experiencing Poland and its culture.
	www.vikingthethird.com /main.php (429 words)

	"KRUTYNIANKA" STACJA TURYSTYCZNA i RESTAURACJA
		For this reason Warmia and Masuria are the ideal vacation destination places for yachtsmen, windsurfers, canoeists, cyclists and horse riding lovers and for those who long for rest among forests, in a chosen centre or at a remote agro tourist farm.
		Krutyń is an old Masurian village situated in the south-western part of the Masuria Natural Landscape Park, along the most charming section of the Krutynia River.
		There are also headquarters of the Masuria Natural Landscape Park Board next to the nature and excavation museum.
	www.krutynianka.ol.pl /region_en.htm (403 words)

	KOTA DORIA
		Originally, such sarees were called Masuria because they were woven in Mysore.
		The weavers were brought to Kota in the late 17th and early 18th century and the saris came to be known as 'Kota-Masuria'.
		Kota sarees are popularly known as 'Masuria' in Kota and Kotadoria outside the state.
	kota.nic.in /ind.htm (672 words)

	Polish culture: MUSEUM OF WARMIA AND MAZURY
		The Museum of Warmia and Mazury (Masuria) is housed in a castle built from the fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries, to which was added a Baroque wing in the eighteenth century.
		The Historical Collection preserves documents and artefacts which testify to the Polish character of Warmia and Masuria and reflect the region's history from the sixteenth century to the present day.
		There are also two exhibitions at the museum's other branches: The Olsztyn Gazette, 1886-1939, at the House of the Olsztyn Gazette, 10-019 Olsztyn, Targ Rybny 1, Tel: (0-89) 534 01 19, and The Wildlife of Warmia and Mazury through the Ages at the Nature and Wildlife Museum, 10-603 Olsztyn, ul.
	www.culture.pl /en/culture/artykuly/in_mu_olsztyn (493 words)

	SKIPPERED CHARTERS AT MASURIA, POLISH LAKE DISTRICT
		Masuria is situated in the North East of Poland, it is made up of around 5,000 lakes and has the most beautiful post glacier landscapes in Europe.
		You can also explore ancient forests or just swim in the clear waters and relax during the day.
		Sailing on Masuria is a unique way of exploring this renowned natural area of beauty and experiencing Poland and its culture.
	www.ukclassifieds.co.uk /page-106880.html (454 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Masuria
		The region of East Prussia has low rolling hills that are heavily wooded, and it is dotted by many lakes (especially in Masuria).
		The region is drained by several rivers including the Nemen (Nieman); the Baltic coast is deeply...
		Early in World War I, when his army advanced into East Prussia (see Masuria) in order to relieve German pressure on the French, it was virtually annihilated by German field marshal Hindenburg in the battle of Tannenberg (Aug., 1914).
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Masuria (348 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation
		From 8 am to 12 noon, British forces, including some men Indian by birth, exacted their “revenge” on a community that had been growing in resistance to foreign rule.
		Though two other survivors have received their arrears this month, they are not sure that the monthly stipend will resume.
		There is a temple in almost every home in Masuria and the surrounding paras.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1030124/asp/nation/story_1603939.asp (784 words)

	Warmia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Together with Masuria, it forms the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship.
		To the west of Warmia is Pomesania, to the south is Chełmno Land, Sassinia, and Masuria (earlier called Galindia), to the east is Sambia, and to the north is the Vistula Bay.
		Warmia has been under the dominion of various states and peoples over the course of its history, most notably the Old Prussians, the Teutonic Knights, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Kingdom of Prussia.
	www.buzznet.com /buzzwords/warmia (203 words)

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