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Bielsko-Biala - General Description

Policy and Governance Service - March 2008
international@kirklees.gov.uk

General Description
See also: Introduction Local Authority

General description of the area :

Bielsko-Biala is the capital of a county called Podbeskidzie located in the south of the Silesian Province, close to the borders with the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Thanks to a combination of an excellent location at the foot of the Beskidy Mountains, industrial traditions and a favourable business climate, Bielsko-Biala is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland, as well as one of the most important economic centres.

Main economic sectors:
Car Industry
Food Processing
Vodka Manufacturing
Textile and Clothing Industry
Glider Production

Main employers:
Manufacturing industry:
Textiles (the traditional industry), Fiat Auto Poland (9,000 employees) Philips Lighting, electrical equipment, saws, small planes and gliders, Vodka, food processing and batteries

Tourism industry:
Hotel, Skiing, snow boarding, hiking

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