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How well do you know Poland?
No pierogi and no capital city. These six questions explore Polish science, nature, food and a letter that trips up almost every visitor.
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Did you know?
- Nicolaus Copernicus, who proposed that the Earth orbits the Sun, was born in Toruń, Poland.
- Wieliczka Salt Mine was among the first sites added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1978.
- Poland has one of Europe's longest stretches of sandy Baltic coastline, including large moving dunes.
Poland's hidden wonders
Poland combines centuries-old traditions with remarkable natural places and a proud scientific history.
Science with a Polish name
Marie Curie remains one of the most famous scientists in history — the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
Wild Europe
Białowieża is one of the last surviving parts of the ancient forest that once covered much of Europe.
A language full of surprises
Polish letters like ł, ś and ż have sounds that surprise learners, but its spelling is quite consistent once you know the rules.