Religion and Poland today
Poland Facts
Here is an interesting video about Poland today and also some Religion facts.
Skip to 1:40 for the interesting facts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLFuhRej3o
Poland Today Facts
This is the flag for Poland
This is where Poland is located. It is located in the middle of Europe and is highlighted in orange here on the map.
1. Poland is the 9th largest country in Europe
(8th not Including Russia) Poland isn’t a small country, it’s actually one of the largest ones. Poland is bigger than Italy and the UK.
2. The name "Poland" (Polska) has a meaning.
It originates from the name of the tribe Polanie, which means "people living in open fields".
3.During WWII Warsaw was almost completely destroyed and had to be rebuilt completely. The Old Town that you can see in Warsaw isn’t the actual Old Town from before the war. The original was completely bombed in the 40s and Poles rebuilt it after the war using Bernardo Bellotto’s detailed paintings. That’s why now looks as it did in the 14th century, rather than the 20th.
4.Europe's heaviest animals live in Poland
The 380,000-acre (150,000-hectare) Białowieża Primeval Forest in Poland is Europe’s last ancient forest and home to 800 European bison, Europe’s heaviest land animals.
5. Poland's constitution was the 2nd in the world
Poland adopted its first written constitution in the spring of 1791, which was the 2nd in the world valid legal document of the kind. However, it was only in effect for only 14 months and 3 weeks before Poland was in partitions for over 100 years.+
6. Traditional Polish last names change depending on the sex
Names that end with –ski/ska or –cka/cki work like adjectives and need to match the gender in Polish. So, if your father’s name is Kowalski, if you’re a
7. Marie Curie was actually Polish
Marie Curie, the woman who discovered Polon and Rad, wasn’t French, but Polish. Her name was Marie Sklodowska before she married a Frenchman named Pierre Curie. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and only woman to win twice, the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences.
8. Poland used to have the world's tallest structure
The Warsaw radio mast in Konstantynow was the world’s tallest structure from 1974, until its collapse in 1991. It was the second tallest structure ever built after Burj Khalifa, completed in 2010. The mast was 646.38 meters (2,120.7 ft) tall.
9. Poland also has the world's biggest castle
Poland has an impressive 16 World Heritage Sites and among them the biggest castle in the world – Malbork. Measured by the area. Prague castle often claims to be the world’s largest, but it’s not since it’s not a single area.
10. Poland is world's biggest exporter of Amber
Amber is huge in Poland, so souvenirs and jewelry made of it are gorgeous. You might want to pick some up during your visit.
11. Mushrooming is a popular family activity in Poland
Going to the forest to pick wild mushrooms at the end of the summer is a popular activity for many people in Poland. Kids are taught how to distinguish an edible mushroom from a poisonous one early on.
12. Poland is one of the most religious country in Europe
While Poland doesn’t have a ‘Pope Channel’ on TV (I’m not sure where some editors of other articles took this from?), it does have a popular Catholic TV Station and a Catholic Radio. Religion also isn’t separated from the State. Not to mention that Poland is a proud owner of the tallest statue of Jesus in the world. Move over Christ the Redeemer…
13. Poland has its own version of Valentine's day
Kupała or Wianki is celebrated on June 21st, the ‘Feast of St. John the Baptist’ day. Men jump over bonfires and women hope for wreaths. Wreaths with candles on one side of the river are floated to the other side and if one comes to you, you’ll be lucky in love.
14. The unofficial traditional polish food is Zapiekanka
It’s a baguette cut in half, topped with cheese and mushrooms and doused in garlic mayo and ketchup. Lots of ketchup.
15. You can still eat at Europe's oldest restaurant in Wroclaw
Located in Wrocław, the “Piwnica Swidnicka” is the oldest restaurant in Europe, open since 1275. You can still eat there today.
Sources:
https://www.clubxchain.com/blog/25-interesting-facts-about-poland
Religion facts
Today, more than 90% of the Polish are Roman Catholic. The other believers are, 6% non believers and the 4% are other religions.
Most of Poland believer's has something to do with the adoption of Christianity. Who was introduced by, Mieszko, in 966.
The Minister of The National Education in 1992, has an organization for religion he, has classes in public schools that teach religion.
For education Poland guarantees the teaching of religion in almost every public school in Poland, That parents often ask about.
Religion in Poland has saved the country in difficult problems and has united lots of Catholics. Especially the Catholic Roman Church in Poland.
Before World War 2 Poland was not really that catholic at all, but after the war Catholicism brought many people together.
Poland is 8th in the world with the most people that are Catholics that are living in Poland today.
Lots of people call Poland, "Rome's most Faithful daughter" this is because of Poland's religious activities.
Sources:
https://www.intopoland.com/poland-info/religion.html
Here is the biggest Roman Catholic Church in Poland.
Here is the Poster I made for Religion in Poland. All of the facts are posted above. in the religion section.
