Characteristics of the Region
The region in which the airport is located is, economically, one of the most extensive and most well-developed regions in this part of Central Europe.
- Area - 12 334 km2
- Population – 4.7 million
- Population density - 377 people/km2
- A conurbation of 19 cities with a population of 2.3 million
- Unemployment rate of approx 6.9%
- Generates 14% of Poland’s GDP (137 billion PLN in 2008)
- Over 429 000 registered companies.