Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship?Northeastern Poland
2. How big is Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship?24,992.41 square kilometers
3. How many people live in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship?Approximately 1,400,000 inhabitants (as of recent estimates)
4. What is the key historical period?Teutonic Knights' rule from the late 13th century until the 15th century
5. What is the notable figure?Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomer, served in the Warmian Chapter
6. What makes Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship special for lakes?It has more than 2,000 lakes, including the Great Masurian Lakes, created by the last Ice Age. These lakes are a big part of the region’s natural beauty.

Voivodeship: The highest-level administrative division in Poland, analogous to a province or state.
Teutonic Knights: A Catholic military order founded in the late 12th century, influential in medieval Eastern Europe.
Potsdam Agreement: A post-WWII conference that determined the fate of territories and borders in Europe.
Glacial Topography: Landforms and landscapes created by the action of glaciers, characteristic of the region's lakes.