NATURAL FEATURES.
Land Area 304,255 km2
Water Area 8,430 km2
Total Area 312,685km2 (#69)
Population 38,523,261 (#34)
Population Density 126.62/km2
Government Type Parliamentary Republic
GDP (PPP) $1,050.00 Billion
GDP Per Capita $27,700
Currency Zloty (PLN)
The tallest peaks are in the Tatra Mountains. The highest point is
Rysy at 8,187 ft. (2,499m)
The lowest point in Poland at -1.8 m (-5.7 ft) is located at Raczki
Elblaskie in the Vistula Delta.
The Oder, Vistula and Warta are the country's major rivers.
Numerous small lakes dot the far northeast.
Poland has a fairly smooth coastline covered by sand dunes in
some areas and indented by scattered low-rising cliffs.
Poland has 21 mountains over 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in elevation
As for rivers, the longest river in Poland is the Vistula at 1,047 km
(651 mi) long. It is followed by the Oder which forms part of
Poland's western border, at 854 km (531 mi) long. Other rivers of
note include the Bug and the Warta.
Important / Interesting history.. in Poland
Poland’s Consitution Was the 2nd in the World
Polish Engineer Invented the Modern Kerosene Lamp
Poland Has Beaches, Mountains, Forests, Deserts, and Lakes
Where to go tourism.
Malbork
Lublin
Bialowieza Forest
Tatra National Park
Weird facts.
Wearing a Hat Indoors is Considered Rude in Poland
Kissing Woman’s Hand is Still in Fashion in Poland
Poland Has Its Own Version of Thai Songkran
Cultural Facts
Religion plays an important role in the Polish society and is
deeply intertwined with Polish culture.
Greetings are generally reserved yet courteous.
Be punctual.