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10 Things You Didn't Know About Poland

Updated: Aug 4

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  1. It's the only country that has been invaded by Hitler and Stalin in the same year (1939). This dual invasion marked the beginning of World War II for Poland, which was caught between two totalitarian regimes.

  2. Poland has one of the highest numbers of Nobel Prize winners per capita in the world. This includes notable figures like Marie Skłodowska-Curie (physics and chemistry), Henryk Sienkiewicz (literature), Czesław Miłosz (literature), and Lech Wałęsa (peace).

  3. The Polish national anthem, "Mazurek Dąbrowskiego," was once banned by the Russian Empire for being too patriotic. Its lyrics famously include "Poland has not yet perished, so long as we still live," a powerful statement of national resilience.

  4. Polish people typically don't wear shoes inside their homes. It's a common custom to take off your outdoor shoes upon entering someone's house, often being offered slippers by the host.

  5. The world's largest castle by land area is in Poland: Malbork Castle. This magnificent brick Gothic castle was built by the Teutonic Knights and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  6. Poles celebrate "Name Day" (Imieniny) more commonly than birthdays once they reach adulthood. While birthdays are still acknowledged, name days are often a bigger deal, with gifts and celebrations, especially for older generations.

  7. Poland is home to the last remaining primeval forest in Europe: Białowieża Forest. This ancient woodland is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a biosphere reserve, famous for its European bison.

  8. The Polish language is notoriously difficult to learn for English speakers. It's a Slavic language with complex grammar, seven cases for nouns, and a phonetic system that can be challenging, especially with its consonant clusters.

  9. Poland has more than 2,000 lakes, with the Masurian Lake District being a popular tourist destination. This region in the northeast is famous for its interconnected lakes, canals, and rivers, perfect for sailing and kayaking.

  10. The first universally accepted written constitution in Europe, and the second in the world, was the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791. This progressive document pre-dated the French Constitution and only came after the US Constitution.


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