🇵🇱 Poland
Republic of Poland
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About Poland
Poland's history is marked by periods of independence and foreign rule, beginning with the establishment of the Polish state in the 10th century. Throughout the medieval period, Poland flourished as a major European power, experiencing a golden age under the Jagiellonian dynasty. The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, formed in 1569, was a vast and influential entity, known for its religious tolerance and unique political system. However, the 18th century witnessed a decline in power, culminating in the partitions of Poland by Russia, Prussia, and Austria, erasing the country from the map for over a century. Following World War I, Poland regained its independence in 1918, but faced further devastation during World War II and subsequent decades under communist rule.
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