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1. The Republic of Poland is located in central Europe. It borders with Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia. Poland is washed by Baltic Sea. The territory of Poland is 312,679 square km. The population of Poland is 38 million people. Poland is the 9th largest country of Europe.
2. 6 million citizens of Poland died in World War 2.
3. In 1025 Poland became a kingdom.
4. By the end of 18th century the territory of Poland was divided by Kingdom of Prussia, the Russian Empire, and Austria and Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth collapsed.
5. Poland became independent in 1918, but later it was occupied by Nazi Germany and Soviet Union.
6. Poland became a member of European Union in 2004.
7. Polish nation adopted Catholic Christianity as the official religion in 10th century.
8. Poland became a member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1999.
9. Nicolaus Copernicus and Frederick Chopin are the most famous polish citizens.
10. 16th century is considered as the Golden age of Poland.
