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A reconstruction of a Bronze Age Lusatian culture settlement in Biskupin, 8th century BC
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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

Population
36.4M
Area
312,696 km²
Capital
Warsaw
Continent
Europe
44th most populous country in the world

Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe.

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A reconstruction of a Bronze Age Lusatian culture settlement in Biskupin, 8th century BC
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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

Population
36.4M
Area
312,696 km²
Capital
Warsaw
Continent
Europe
44th most populous country in the world

Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Ludek · CC BY-SA 3.0

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A reconstruction of a Bronze Age Lusatian culture settlement in Biskupin, 8th century BC
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Poland's territory was reduced by 20% after World War II, shifting its borders westwards.

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Poland

Population
36.4M
Area
312,696 km²
Capital
Warsaw
Continent
Europe
44th most populous country in the world

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

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A reconstruction of a Bronze Age Lusatian culture settlement in Biskupin, 8th century BC
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Poland was the first post-communist country to reach its pre-1989 GDP levels as early as 1995.

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Poland

Population
36.4M
Area
312,696 km²
Capital
Warsaw
Continent
Europe
44th most populous country in the world

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

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A reconstruction of a Bronze Age Lusatian culture settlement in Biskupin, 8th century BC
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Poland joined the Schengen Area in 2007, allowing for full freedom of movement within most of the European Union.

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Poland

Population
36.4M
Area
312,696 km²
Capital
Warsaw
Continent
Europe
44th most populous country in the world

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

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