POLAND (AD 960–1569},{1916–1939},{1945–) State, capitalist, republic (Republic of Poland). (It originated on the territory of modern Poland as a result of the unification of Polish tribes and the formation of the Polish principality, from 1025 - the Kingdom of Poland. United with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania into the Commonwealth confederation}, {Revived as a result of the recognition by Germany and Austria-Hungary of the independent Kingdom of Poland, with 1919 - Republic of Poland. Liquidated by Germany as a result of occupation, the General Government was created on the territory of Poland},{Recreated as a result of liberation from German occupation by Soviet troops; in 1945-1989 - the Polish People's Republic). Capitals - Gniezno (until 1320), Krakow (1320–1569), Warsaw