Chojnice (Kashubian/Pomeranian: Chònice, German: Konitz) is a town in northern Poland with 39 670 inhabitants (2004), near famous Tuchola Forest, Lake Charzykowskie and many other water reservoirs. It is the capital of the Chojnice County.
Chojnice is situated in the Pomeranian Voivodeship (since 1999 and before 1975). It was in Bydgoszcz Voivodeship from 1975 to 1998.
In the German language, it has traditionally been known as Conitz or Konitz. This name may be falling into disuse over time, though it can still be found in current use in Germany in some cases.
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