Kędzierzyn-Koźle
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Kędzierzyn-Koźle (German: Kandrzin-Cosel) is a town in south-western Poland situated in the Opole Voivodeship. It is the capital of Kędzierzyn-Koźle County. Located roughly at , it lies at an altitude of 167 m. The population now is approximately 65,100 (2005). It was formed in 1975 by combining the municipalities of Kędzierzyn, Koźle, Sławięcice and Kłodnica.
Up until 1999 there was a branch line connecting with Kędzierzyn Koźle with Strzelce Opolskie. It closed as part of PKP's cost-cutting measures, although the rails still (2006) remain in situ.
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[edit] Town name
The Koźle part of the name comes from a word meaning "young goat" or just "goat," showing that it was originally a village of goatherds. Also, the flag and coat of arms of Kedzierzyn-Kozle County show three goats.
[edit] History
Koźle became a city about 1281. In 1807 it was besieged by the Napoleon's Army. Kędzierzyn was founded as a village in the 13th century, and remained one until 1951.
[edit] Sports
- Mostostal-Azoty Kędzierzyn-Koźle - men's volleyball team playing in Polish Volleyball League (Polska Liga Siatkówki, PLS): 6th place in season 2003/2004.
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