Poland
n. country in eastern Europe | ||||
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Noun
1. a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
(synonym) Republic of Poland, Polska
(hypernym) European country, European nation
(part-holonym) Europe
(member-meronym) Pole
(part-meronym) Auschwitz
(class) Tannenberg, battle of Tannenberg
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poland
n : a republic in central europe; the invasion of poland by germany in 1939 started world war ii [syn: poland, republic of poland , polska]
similar words(2)
capital of poland
republic of poland
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An Pholainn
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Flag of Poland
Background
Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland amongst themselves. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite state following the war, but its government was comparatively tolerant and progressive. Labor turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent trade union "Solidarity" that over time became a political force and by 1990 had swept parliamentary elections and the presidency. A "shock therapy" program during the early 1990s enabled the country to transform its economy into one of the most robust in Central Europe, but Poland currently suffers low GDP growth and high unemployment. Solidarity suffered a major defeat in the 2001 parliamentary elections when it failed to elect a single deputy to the lower house of Parliament, and the new leaders of the Solidarity Trade Union subsequently pledged to reduce the Trade Union's political role. Poland joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004.
Map of Poland
More about Poland:
| Country Data Codes |
PL (Internet),
PL (ISO 3166),
POL (ISO 3166),
PL (FIPS 10-4)
| US Zip Codes |
State: MAINE
City: POLAND
13431
State: NEW YORK
City: POLAND
44514
State: OHIO
City: POLAND
47868
State: INDIANA
City: POLAND
| Country Phone Codes |
48
| Area Code International |
Country Code -48
| Currency In Each Country |
zloty (PLN)
| Multi Internet Domains |
PL
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| Internet Domains |
PL
| World Cup 2006 Teams and Players |
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| Nickname | Bialo-czerwoni (The White and Red) |
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| Association | Polish Football Association | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | Pawel Janas, 2002- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most caps | Grzegorz Lato (95) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top scorer | Wlodzimierz Lubanski (48) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| First international Hungary 1 - 0 Poland (Budapest, Hungary; 18 December 1921) |
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| Largest win Poland 9 - 0 Norway (Szczecin, Poland; 4 September 1963) |
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| Worst defeat Denmark 8 - 0 Poland (Copenhagen, Denmark; 26 June 1948) |
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| Appearances | 7 (First in 1938) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | Third place, 1974, 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Appearances | 0 (First in -) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Poland national football team (Polish: polska reprezentacja narodowa) is the national football team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Football Association.
It played its first international match on 18 December 1921 in Budapest against Hungary and was defeated 0:1. Poland won the Gold medal in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, the Silver medal in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. In the World Cup, Poland finished third twice: in 1974 and 1982.
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| Soccer-Stars.org - The Kings |
Birthdate: March 23, 1973
Birthplace: Rybaik, Poland
Height: 187 cms
Weight: 81 kgs
Position: Goalkeeper
Games & Goals with National Team: 2 caps, 0 goals (as of December 8, 1999)
International Debut: February 25, 1998 vs. Israel (L 0-2)
Impressive goalkeeper that has converted in the best of Dutch League and one of the best in the world. Dudek has very good reflexes, hand's security, elasticity and speed. Capable of stopping the most impossible shot or making a spectacular save to avoid receiving a goal. In spite of being one of the best in Europe, he is not characterized for having a lot of international games on his name, due to some differences with the previous Polish coach. Started his proffesional career with Sokol Tichy, later transferred to Feyenoord Rotterdam, in his first season at Holland he didn't play, not even a minute but, since 1997-98 season, Dudek has seize no. 1 jersey, and is no longer in the bench, and will not be, unless an injury or a suspension.
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