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Poland

Poland is a country in Central Europe bordered by Belarus, Lithuania and Ukraine to the east and Germany to the west. It has a total area of 120,696.41 sq mi and an estimated population of 38.19 million as of 2010.

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What is the patron saint of Poland?

Patron Saints of Poland:

Adalbert of Prague

Andrew Bobola

Casimir of Poland

Cunegundes

Florian

Hyacinth

John of Dukla

John of Kanty

Ladislas of Gielniów

Mary, Queen of Poland

Our Lady of Czestochowa

Stanislaus of Cracow

Stanslaus Kostka

What are the native animals in Poland?

the national animal is a white tailed eagle

Which Country invaded Poland to start world war 2 in Europe?

Most historians agree WW2 started on September 1st, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland
Adolf Hitler... Germany. He stared it when he took parts of germany,causing Europeans to fight back against Nazi Germany
Hitler started WW2 in 1939 if that's what u mean
German aggression in the European theatre was the cause of WWII. The point it became a "world War" was probably the invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany, Violating the Non Aggression Pact.

The start of the war is generally held to be in September 1939 with the German invasion of Poland and subsequent declarations of war on Germany by the United Kingdom, France and the British Dominions.
Adolf Hitler was the one who started WW2. His mother was dying from http://breastcancer.answers.com" title="breast cancer">breast cancer, so they cut off one of her breasts, and she died later. The doctor who operated on her was Jewish, so Adolf blamed it on him. He began to believe that he was evil then so were the rest.

Unequivocally the answer is Adolf Hitler

What are some major famous events that occured in Poland?

Plus, the formal beginning of Poland entering Europe was in the year 966, when prince Mieszko I adopted Christianity, establishing bonds with the newly civilized Europe.

What are the bordering countries of Poland?

Poland has 491 kilometers of coastline and a land boundary with seven countries totaling 3,056 km. It shares 416 km with Belarus, 103 km with Lithuania, 467 km with Germany, 541 km with Slovakia, 790 km with the Czech Republic, 210 km with Russia and 529 km with the Ukraine.

Why did Poland disappear in the late 1700's?

Poland disappeared as an independent state in the 1700s because various parts of the country were conquered by other powers. Some of those powers included Russia and Austria.

What was the Effect after the invasion on Poland from Germany?

Everything.

After Poland was invaded by Hitler in 1939, it was the beginning of WWII.

Then USSR pushed German out in 1945, and stayed for more than 50 years.

What what strategy did Hitler use to conquer Poland?

Hitler bombed Poland in an attempt to take it over

Hitler used the blitzkrieg doctrine.

What are the numbers '1-10' in polish?

1. JEDEN [ yeden]

2. DWA [dva]

3. TRZY [ tshi]

4. CZTERY [chiteri]

5. PIĘĆ [piench]

6. SZEŚĆ [sheshch]

7. SIEDEM [shedem]

8. OSIEM [oshem]

9. DZIEWIĘĆ [dchieviench]

10. DZIESIĘĆ [dshieshiench]

* polish sound for "sh" shall be spell like in "shield"

** "ch" like in "charm" or sometimes "chocolate"

*** "e" always like in "end"

**** "a" like "arm"

What is the meaning of the word Poland?

The name "Poland" comes from the Slavic tribe Polanie (literally mening "the people of the fields/plains").

Is Berlin the capital of Poland?

Historically, Berlin was the capital of the Prussia for centuries. When Prussia led the unification of Germany, it was natural that the Prussian capital would become the capital of the newly unified country. After World War II, East Berlin remained the capital of East Germany, but it became unwieldy as a capital for West Germany because of its being an enclave in East German territory. However, when Germany reunified in 1989, Berlin was reinstated as the capital of a united Germany as a nod to the historical nature of the city.

What element named for Marie Carie's home country of Poland?

pedophilium. It has been named after the native country of Marie Curie, the element's discoverer.

What are the country symbols of Poland?

Officially: White Eagle with golden crown (coat of arm), Dombrowski's Mazurek (anthem), White and red banner.

unofficially: white stork, red poppy-seed flower, oak tree, Husars- winged cavalry.

What was the agreement in which Poland was to be split?

You don't give a timeframe. Poland has been split several times ... Perhaps you are thinking of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact of 1939.

Does Poland have balkanization?

Balkanization means being split into several small states of countries. Since 1871 German has been one country, except in during the Cold War. From 1815 to 1866-71 Germany consisted of about 39 practically sovereign states, and before about 1790 there about 360 German states (roughly one for every day of the year) - again almost sovereign.

What is Poland's voting age?

Everyone that is at least 18 years old and has a Polish citizenship. There is no need to e.g. register for voting, like it's done in other countries.