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7 fact-checked facts about Poland's geography, history and culture, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

What is Poland's currency?

AnswerZłoty

Poland uses the złoty.

Which astronomer, born in Toruń, proposed a sun-centered solar system?

AnswerNicolaus Copernicus

Copernicus was born in Toruń in 1473.

Going deeper

Which element did Warsaw-born Marie Curie name after Poland?

AnswerPolonium

She named polonium after her homeland.

Which sea forms Poland's northern coast?

AnswerBaltic Sea

Poland's coast runs along the Baltic.

The Wieliczka Mine near Kraków is famous for mining what?

AnswerSalt

Its underground chapels are carved from rock salt.

Expert level

In which year did Poland join the European Union?

Answer2004

Poland joined in the 2004 enlargement.

What is Poland's highest peak?

AnswerRysy

Rysy is in the Tatra Mountains on the Slovak border.

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