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Auschwitz was a Nazi-built extermination camp (that means that its sole purpose was to kill the detainees, and not to keep them just barely alive) in Poland.

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What took place at Auschwitz Concentration camp?

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What made Auschwitz the perfect location for a camp?

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What time did Auschwitz camp to be made?

1940.


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Were there homes where families live within sight of Auschwitz?

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Is Auschwitz the place in the story the boy in the striped pajamas?

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What was the polish name for the place known as Auschwitz by the Germans?

The Polish name for the place known as Auschwitz by the Germans is "Oświęcim." It is a town in southern Poland, and the Auschwitz concentration camp was established nearby during World War II. The name Oświęcim is still used today to refer to the town and its historical significance.


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