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The European nation Poland is an old nation that has managed to keep the same name since it's founding in the early 900's. It was known as the Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the late Renaissance and through the 16th-18th centuries until it was divided up and conquered by Austria, Russia, and Prussia in the Napoleonic Wars and re-founded later on.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou need to bear in mind that the current official name for Poland is:
Rzeczpospolita Polska - Republic of Poland. This name has been given to Poland couple of times and to distinguish among them, they have respective numbers.
I - Rzeczpospolita Obojga Narodów (see below)
II - in period between the World Wars
III - 1989 till now
IV - 2006-2008 ... and now we are back to III
The name didn't really change that much throughout the history:
- Księstwo Polskie
- Królestwo Polskie
- Rzeczpospolita Obojga Narodów (Republic of Both Nations - made of two parts: Poland (aka Korona) and Lithuania)
- Polska Republika Ludowa - Polish Peoples' Republic
The country is also known in some cultures (mainly Eastern ones - Turkey, for instance) as Lechistan.
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What was the German word used by Hitler to explain his type of attack on Poland?
The mass elimination was called the Holocaust, but I'm not sure about the attack on Poland.
What was Poland known as after the Holocaust?
Poland is still called Poland. (Its borders have changed considerably since 1939).
Who are in the legislative branch of Poland?
Poland has a bicameral legislature. The lower house is called the Sejm and the upper house is called the Senat.
What is a native of Poland called?
A native of Poland is called a Pole for both females and males. Natives of dear old Polska are called Polish.
What is a sentence with the word Poland in it?
Poland is a country in Europe.People from Poland are called Poles.
What was the German word used by Hitler to explain his type of attack on Poland?
The mass elimination was called the Holocaust, but I'm not sure about the attack on Poland.
What is the Poland beach called?
It is called "Atryel".
Does Poland have cabs?
Yes, there are cabs in Poland. They are called "taksówki".
What was Poland known as after the Holocaust?
Poland is still called Poland. (Its borders have changed considerably since 1939).
What did Hitler do during the war in Poland?
Hitler used tanks to take Poland quickly. His style of warfare was called blitzkrieg. He attacked with with more than 2,000 tanks and over 1,000 planes.
Who are in the legislative branch of Poland?
Poland has a bicameral legislature. The lower house is called the Sejm and the upper house is called the Senat.
What military strategy was used in the invasion of Poland in World War 2?
The Nazis used a strategy called 'Blitzkrieg' (lightning war) to invade Poland and many other small countries. This was an intense bombing campaign followed by a massive armoured assault.
What is Poland's capital called?
Warsaw
What is a native of Poland called?
A native of Poland is called a Pole for both females and males. Natives of dear old Polska are called Polish.
If you are from Poland are you Polandic?
Well, I'm personally from Poland and you are called Polish.You are either Polish or a Pole.
What is a sentence with the word Poland in it?
Poland is a country in Europe.People from Poland are called Poles.
Which port is closest to Minsk Poland?
Minsk is not in Poland, it is a capital of Belarus. In Poland there is a city called Minsk Mazowiecki. Closest ports to Minsk, Belarus, are Riga, Latvia and Gdansk, Poland. A closest port to Minsk Mazowiecki, Poland, is Gdansk, Poland.
