Zasieki [zaˈɕɛki] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Brody, within Żary County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland, close to the German border.[1] It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-west of Brody, 35 km (22 mi) west of Żary, and 62 km (39 mi) west of Zielona Góra.
Zasieki | |
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Village | |
  Zasieki | |
| Coordinates: 51°45′N 14°40′E / 51.750°N 14.667°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lubusz |
| County | Żary |
| Gmina | Brody |
| Population | 300 |
It lies on the Nysa Łużycka river opposite the German city of Forst. Before World War II the village was known as Berge and was part of the city of Forst. A road and railroad border crossing is located in Zasieki.
References
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edit- Jewish Community in Zasieki on Virtual Shtetl
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