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The mother tongue of illustrious personalities such as Copernicus, Chopin, Joseph Conrad, Marie Curie and Pope John Paul II has a fascinating and turbulent past and symbolises the resilience of the Polish people in the face of domination and adversity.

Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary
Order the right meal with our menu decoder
Avoid embarrassing situations with essential tips on culture & manners

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