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Kraków

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Type Settlement
Usage Polish
Pronounced Pron. KRA-koof
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Meaning & History

From the name of the city's legendary founder Krak, of uncertain meaning. This is a city in southern Poland.

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Other Languages & CulturesKrakov(Croatian) Krakov(Czech) Krakau(Dutch) Cracow, Krakow(English) Cracovie(French) Krakau(German) Krakov(Russian) Krakov(Serbian) Krakov(Slovak)
Surname DescendantKrakowski(Polish)
Same SpellingKrakow
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Entry added February 28, 2019

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