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Poland At Its Maximum Extent Compared To Its Borders Today

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Poland At It's Maximum Extent Compared To Today

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The map above shows Poland, or more accurately the the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth at its maximum extent following the Truce of Deulino in 1619, compared to it’s post-WW2 borders.

You watch the full changes here: Poland’s Territorial Changes 1635-Present – Life, Death & Rebirth.

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Who Brings Christmas Presents In Poland? Hint It’s Not Only Santa

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Who Brings Christmas Presents In Poland? Hint It's Not Only Santa

Map created by Arduous Trifles

The map above shows the 6 different people who bring gifts to Polish children on Christmas. They range from the traditional Święty Mikołaj (Santa Claus) to the scary Dziadek Mróz (Grandfather Frost).

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