Bialystok is one of the major cities in Poland. It is located in the northeastern part of the country of Poland. Bialystok city is referred to as the historical capital of the region.
The city of Bialystok has a population of 295,198 people according to the latest Census in Poland. Bialystok city is the capital of the province of Podlachian Voivodeship. Bialystok city shares a common border with Belarus. Bialystok city has a rich historical and cultural background. The place is immensely popular with tourists from all over the world. The heritage buildings and old monuments in the place represent the history of the country. The churches, castles, and palaces of the place are the major tourist spots in Bialystok.
With the development of the industries in the region during the 19th century, the region became famous for its textile production in the region. The industrial revolution in the place led to the increase in the population of the city in the last few decades. The region of Bialystok had been the major part of Poland that has suffered the Nazi regime and had come to an end with the common people standing against the atrocities of the Nazi rule.
The region of Bialystok is famous for the literature of the place that represents the history and tradition of the place. Most of the literary works speak about the war in Bialystok and the time of the Nazi rule in the city. The place however produces important works in the field of contemporary literature. The industries in the city of Bialystok contribute a lot to the economy of Bialystok.
The transportation in Bialystok consists of a network of railways and roadways in the city that connect it to all the parts of the country and the region.