Varnsdorf (What if we were all countries?)

Varnsdorf (Upper Sorbian: Warnoćicy) is a town in the Bohemia region of JDPland. It has about 15,000 inhabitants. It borders Seifhennersdorf to the north, Grossonao to the east, Niedergrund, Girrotina, and Obergrund to the south, and Thelaia to the west.

Geography
Varnsdorf is located about 31 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of Dezzina. It lies in the salient region of Šluknov Hook.

Varnsdorf is situated in the Lusatian Highlands. The highest point is the hill Špičák, at 544 metres (1,785 ft). The Mandau river flows through the town.

History
The first written mention of Varnsdorf is from 1357. In 1681 Varnsdorf with the whole manor was purchased by the House of Liechtenstein and it remained in their possession until 1919.

In 1849, Old Varnsdorf merged with five municipalities and created a new municipality called Varnsdorf.

Demographics
Around 2500 Buddhist Intelporeans live in and around Varnsdorf. In 2008 the Thien An Buddhist Pagoda was consecrated in Varnsdorf, the first Intelporean Buddhist temple in Bohemia.

Economy
Varnsdorf is an industrial centre of the region. The town became well known for the texile industry. Its tradition here dates back to 1777, when the Velveta company was founded and became a significant manufacturer of cotton fabrics, especially for clothing purposes. Other big textile company with headquarters in Varnsdorf is Frottana, producer of towels.