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Poland

A country in Central Europe
Poland is a country in Central Europe. The country's area is 312,685 km². The population is 38.484 million people. The capital is Warsaw. Poland was formed in the 10th century as a result of the unification of West Slavic tribes between the Vistula and Oder rivers. In the 16th century, it existed as a state formation called the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which also included Ukrainian lands. Later, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was divided between other states. Poland gained independence in 1918. After World War II, it was part of the socialist bloc. It is a member of NATO and actively helps Ukraine in the fight against Russian invaders. Famous Poles: Józef Piłsudski, Lech Wałęsa, John Paul II.
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The baptism took place, which became a symbolic beginning of Polish statehood
1025
The Kingdom of Poland was formed
1364
The Jagiellonian University was founded in Kraków, one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Europe
1410
The Battle of Grunwald took place, which ended with a decisive victory for the Kingdom of Poland
1569
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was created, which became a leading state and cultural center
1791
The first modern constitution in Europe was adopted
1918
Poland regained its independence after the First World War
1978
A Pope was elected who was Polish
1980
An independent trade union was created, which contributed to the fall of communism
2004
The country joined the European Union
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War in Ukraine • June 18, 12:35 AM • 124290 views
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War in Ukraine • June 17, 10:26 PM • 40541 views
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War in Ukraine • June 17, 04:54 PM • 39807 views
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War in Ukraine • June 17, 03:44 PM • 32086 views
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War in Ukraine • June 17, 03:38 PM • 35021 views
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Society • June 17, 02:30 PM • 15992 views
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News of the World • June 17, 02:25 PM • 18171 views
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News of the World • June 17, 02:03 PM • 16714 views
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News of the World • June 17, 01:59 PM • 15955 views
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War in Ukraine • June 17, 01:25 PM • 35125 views
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Crimes and emergencies • June 17, 01:05 PM • 12818 views
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Crimes and emergencies • June 17, 12:55 PM • 15785 views
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Sports • June 17, 12:53 PM • 14638 views
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War in Ukraine • June 17, 12:45 PM • 32614 views
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Society • June 17, 12:44 PM • 30500 views
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