The study presents basic information describing the natural environment (land area, water, forest environment, nature), hazardous factors (emission of air pollutants, wastewater, waste) and economic aspects of environmental protection.

The study presents basic information characterising activity of cultural institutions: museums and art galleries, theatres and music institutions, indoor cinemas, centres of culture, cultural establishments and centres, clubs and community centres, as well as public libraries and library-information units. The study also contains information on mass events.

The study presents basic statistical data describing the social and economic situation of Opolskie voivodship as well as selected information on voivodship in comparison with the country and other voivodships.