a city of Prussian Silesia, the capital of a circle to which it gives its name. It is situated on the left bank of the Oder, where the Dominsel falls into that river. It is strongly fortified, and has also a citadel. It contains the cathedral on an island in the Oder, eight other Catholic, and two Lutheran churches, one Reformed church, and 885 houses, with 10,253 inhabitants, of whom 1800 are Jews. It is a manufacturing city, and produces much linen and cotton goods; and it has tanneries, breweries, and other trades. Long. 16. 1. 25. E. Lat. 51. 38. N.