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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 • May 26, 07:35 PM • 68222 views
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News of the World • May 26, 04:01 PM • 30354 views
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War in Ukraine • May 26, 02:50 PM • 101111 views
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News of the World • May 26, 11:24 AM • 23954 views
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Society • May 26, 10:37 AM • 197131 views
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News of the World • May 26, 09:04 AM • 43321 views
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News of the World • May 26, 08:00 AM • 103720 views
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War in Ukraine • May 26, 07:38 AM • 104345 views
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Society • May 26, 05:15 AM • 37878 views
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War in Ukraine • May 26, 12:59 AM • 112844 views
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Society • May 26, 12:15 AM • 104733 views
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