Fun facts about Poland
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The native Polish name for Poland is Polska, derived from the Polans, a West Slavic tribe.
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Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe.
From the “Etymology” section
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The earliest evidence of European cheesemaking was discovered in Polish Kuyavia, dating back to 5500 BC.
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Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe.
From the “History” section
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Poland's territory was reduced by 20% after World War II, shifting its borders westwards.
Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe.
From the “History” section
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Poland was the first post-communist country to reach its pre-1989 GDP levels as early as 1995.
Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe.
From the “History” section
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Poland joined the Schengen Area in 2007, allowing for full freedom of movement within most of the European Union.
Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Ludek · CC BY-SA 3.0