Borowina was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hartau.
The place is now called Borowina and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartau | German Empire | Sprottau | 1939 |
| Borowina | Under Polish administration | Szprotawa | 1945 |
| Borowina | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |