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The Polish language is (very) difficult



Poland FactsDon't worry! The Polish language is so complicated, that even Polish people have many problems to speak and write 100% correctly. The Polish language uses seven cases what gives very complex grammar. It has also very difficult pronunciation and many exceptions to every one rule. Spelling is another problem as sometimes there are two characters that indicate the same sound. The Polish language is a crazy creation of verb conjugation and noun inflexion. Remember! The same word in few sentences can take a different form depending on the number (singular                                                                                      or plural), cases and gender.

The most famous astronomer was Polish

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Nowadays, the fact that the Earth rotates around the Sun is obvious. But in the past, the world was seen differently! The person who moved the earth and stopped the sun was Nicolaus Copernicus, a Renaissance mathematician and astronomer. He was born in Toruń and studied in Krakow.
His the most famous publication is On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres, that was published in 1543. The legend says that he reached his book on the last day of his life.
He became the national pride of Poland due to all his merits.

Have you ever heard about Wieliczka Salt Mine?



Poland FactsIt's one of the most beautiful sites in Poland! Wieliczka is the only mining site in the world functioning continuously since the Middle Ages to the present. Did you know that salts extracted in the Wieliczka Salt Mine come from the Miocene and the whole mine has 9 levels? The wonderful chambers, corridors and hatchways all made of salt together with the remarkable history made Wieliczka Salt Mine one of the UNESCO heritages. You have to see that spectacular place!

Polish dumplings are the best in the world


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Polish food is absolutely delicious! Gołąbki, golonka, żurek and kotlet schabowy will blow your mind but the Polish dish that you MUST try is called pierogi! Pierogies are the kind of dough filled with different fillings. Usually cooked or baked pierogies are served with the greaves, onion or sour cream. You can already know that kind of meal from Chinese, Italian, Jewish or Mexican cuisine but Polish pierogies are simply the best!

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