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It is first mentioned in a historical document dated 1340 ; from the 15th century it was under Polish rule; in 1766 it received the rights of self-government under the Magdeburg Law , and in 1772 was annexed to Austria with the rest of Galicia as part of the First Partition of Poland . At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the area around Zalishchyky witnessed large-scale out-migration to the New World, especially western Canada . After the collapse of the Habsburg Monarchy and the Polish-Ukrainian War of 1918-1919, it again became part of Poland which ruled it to 1939 when it was annexed to Soviet Ukraine. Before the Second World War, the area around Zalishchyky became a major centre of archeological attention. Near various villages, especially Koshylivtsi (Koszylowce in Polish), a little north of the Dniester , excavations were carried out which uncovered statues, coins, and other artifacts from as far back as the neolithic age and extending through to Roman times and the era of the "Wandering of the Peoples." Zalishchyky contains a 17th century Roman Catholic church, an 18th century City Hall and other monuments. Its climate is quite mild with grapes, peaches and other fruits growing in the area. It is especially famous for its tomatoes. Since the inter-war era, it has been a centre for the tourist industry. Before the collapse of the USSR some 10,000 visitors arrived annually. REFERENCES
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