Things you should know before visiting Poland, a wonderful country,

With a population of 37.8 million, Poland is one of the most magnificent nations in Europe. The nation shares borders with seven nations and is situated in the center of Europe. Let's discuss about the countries that are nearby. In the west is Germany, in the south are the Czech Republic and Slovakia, in the east are Ukraine and Belarus, in the northeast are Lithuania and the Russian region of Kaliningrad Oblast. Poland's northern border is formed by the Baltic Sea. There are also more than 500 kilometers of golden shoreline, over 30 percent of the land is covered in woods, 10,000 lakes, and a little desert for a safari. Poland, on the other hand, is a founding member of the UN, as well as a participant in the World Trade Organization, NATO, and the European Union.

Poland became a communist satellite state of the Soviet Union when World War II started. It was followed by nearly 50 years of totalitarian control, but not before Poland's workers, with the aid of a dissident Catholic Church, questioned the Soviet system's economic shortcomings. The oldest constitution in Europe is that of Poland. Currently the Poland is a developed market and a middle power; it has the sixth-largest GDP (normal) and the fifth-largest GDP in the European Union (PPP). It offers extremely high living standards, security, and financial freedom, as well as free university education and a quality health system. By 2050, Poland will likely economically and politically supplant Germany. Polish soft power will rise to the level of the UK or even more as a result of successful cultural exports. Additionally, prosperous Polish immigrants will create significant institutions and businesses that will rule the century. Let's look at some of the facts about Poland that you might not be aware of.

There are 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland

According to UNESCO, Poland is home to 17 World Heritage Sites in 2021. Poland has a rich past that is based on its architecture, historical artifacts, and works of art. These combine perfectly with Poland's rich natural beauty and its distinctive landscapes. Additionally, this nation has a rich history dating back more than a thousand years, as well as a vast cultural legacy. There are 17 heritages total, two of which are natural sites and 15 of which are cultural. Wikipedia defines natural heritage as places that are significant from the perspectives of science, conservation, or natural beauty. 

These are Poland's top 5 historical landmarks

Białowieza Forest

Fryderyk Chopin Museum

Historic Centre of Warsaw

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wawel Royal Castle 

The largest castle in the world is located in Poland

Malbork Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the biggest castle in the world in terms of land area. In close proximity to the Polish town of Malbork are a castle and fortification. The Teutonic Knights built the castle in 1274 and used it as their headquarters to help them subdue Polish foes and administer their own northern Baltic provinces. This building's construction is still up for dispute. However, the majority of historians generally agree that the building took place over a period of 132 years, from 1274 and 1406. According to a designation made on September 16, 1994, the Malbork Castle is also a part of Poland's official national historic monuments. The Polish National Heritage Board also maintains their listening.

You can taste in the oldest restaurant in Europe

Since 1275, Piwnica Swidnicka has held the title of oldest restaurant in Europe. There is still food available. The Old Town Hall's basement is home to this historic restaurant where you can eat traditional Polish pierogi. The restaurant received its beer in the Middle Ages from the nearby city of Widnica, hence the name. Widnica was a known center for brewing, and restaurants named "widnicka Cellars"—the last of which is still in operation today—existed in major towns including Kraków, Toru, and Wroclaw and offered Widnica beer.

A original Gutenberg Bible is present in Poland

The renowned Gutenberg Bible can be located in the Pelplin, Poland, seminary library. how it got to Poland, this bible. The priceless first printed book, also known as the Pelplin Bible, was produced at Gutenberg's Mainz studio between 1452 and 1453. The Gutenberg Bible is regarded as the continent's first significant work to be produced using moveable type. There are currently thought to be less than 50. Since the 1800s, one of these copies has been kept at the Diocese of Pelplin in Poland. 

Poland is home to the biggest animals in Europe

The largest mammal that lives in Europe is the bison. The bison is revered in Poland as the nation's national animal. Although they are naturally nervous, the animal can weigh up to 800 kg, and it is possible to meet them in the wild. More than 1,800 creatures are currently thought to be living in the wild, making Poland's population one of the largest. There is no longer a threat to bisons. Approximately 30,000 bison still roam North America in herds that prioritize conservation. The average European bison is taller than an American bison, though. 

By one individual, Polish television is dub

One voice is reading a translation of the screenplay while the original voices are still present, not dubbing all of the original voices. So, while a discrete, calm voice offers the translation, you can hear the differences in intonation, volume, and emotions of the original actors. Subtitles were also present frequently, maybe for the assistance of the hearing impaired. Since Polish TV has been using this approach for many years, the majority of viewers are well accustomed to it. It's true that some productions have had their voices dubbed by top Polish actors, but since this is an expensive and difficult process (if done correctly), it's usually only done for very literary series (from my youth, I recall very popular TV shows like "The Forsyte Saga," "I, Claudius," "Rich Man, Poor Man," and "Roots," but there have also been some Soviet and French series done this way) or for young children. 

Anyway, I was surprised when I first realized that most TV shows in foreign countries are either dubbed or only available with subtitles. I still find it awkward to see a German dub of a US western. The Russian system, which was comparable to the Polish one but had two readers, a man for all male characters and a woman for all female ones, struck me as equally bizarre. 

I haven't watched Polish television in years, so I have no idea how things are currently and how various TV stations are doing (in my times, there were only two programmes of the public state-run television available). I've heard that when asked, the majority of Poles chose the conventional method they were familiar to. But since that was a while ago, perhaps the tastes of the younger TV viewers have changed.

Poland is the most religious nations in Europe

In Europe, Christianity is the most popular religion. More than 93% of respondents in Poland who were 16 years of age or older in 2018 identified as members of a church or other religious organization, with the Catholic Church having the highest percentage (91.9%) and the lowest (3.1%). Poland is one of the most religious countries in the world and the most religious country in all of Europe, according to these statistics. Many Poles still place a high value on Roman Catholicism, and the Catholic Church in Poland has significant political and social influence. In Poland, there are roughly 55,000 Greek Catholics. Less than 0.1% of Poles attend to other religions, including Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.