Radom

Radom is a city in central Poland with 232,300 inhabitants (1995). Situated in the Masovian Voivodship (since 1999), previously capital of Radom Voivodship (1975-1998).

History

It was founded in 1340 and during the partitions of Poland it was held successively by Austria and Russia in the 19th century before returning to Poland after World War I in 1918. The main industries include leather, glass, and chemicals.