POLAND IN
E.U.
POLONIA
POLAND
POLSKA
EU accession: 1 May 2004
Where is Poland?
Poland is in the centre of Europe
Essential aspects
o Government Parliamentary republic
o Area 312,679 km2
o Population 38.635.144 people
o Official language Polish
o Capital Warsaw
o Religion Catholic 95%, Orthodox, Protestant
o National Day 11th of November
o Currency ,,zloty
Map of Poland with regions
The population
of Poland is
about 39.000.000
Poland is
divided into
16 districts
Political system: parliamentary
republic
President:
Bronisaw Komorowski
Prime Minister:
Donald Tusk
Polish Flag
Polish flag is
white and red
It was
officially
recognised in
1919
Coat of arms of Poland
The White Eagle (Polish:
Orze Biay) is the national
coat of arms of Poland.
It is a stylized white eagle
with a golden beak and talons,
and wearing a golden crown,
in a red shield.
In the years of communism,
the eagle was deprived of
its crown.
In 1990 the crown came
back.
Polish anthem
Polish national anthem is called ,,Mazurek
Dabrowskiego
It was written in Italy in 1975, after Polish lost
its independence
Dabrowski was a general of Polish legions in
Italy
Polish legions fought in napoleonic wars
Capital of Poland Warsaw
Motto: Semper invicta (Latin "Ever invincible")
Capital of Poland
The capital of
Poland is Warsaw
It is located on the
Vistula river
Warsaw is the 9th
largest city in the
European Union by
population
Warsaw flag and
coat of arms
Krakw
Krakw is the second
largest and one of the oldest
cities in Poland.
The city has grown from a
Stone Age settlement to
Poland's second most
important city.
Ethnic groups
93.52% Polish
1.09% Silesian
0.13% German
0.10% Belarusian
0.09% Ukrainian
0.04% Kashubian
0.03% Romani
0.02% Lemko
4.86% other
National costumes of Poland
National costumes of Poland
vary by region.
They are not worn in daily life
but at folk festivals, folk
weddings, religious holidays,
harvest festivals and other
special occasions.
The costumes may reflect
region and sometimes social or
marital status.
Polish folk dances
Polish folk dance is a tradition rooted in many centuries of Polish culture. Many of the
dances stem from traditions or historical events. Nowadays, they are typically danced by
small companies on major holidays and events.
Polonaise
The Polonaise is the most stately of the national dances. Danced in 3/4 meter, the Polonaise
is often the first dance at large events.
Polish cuisine
Various kinds of Polish kielbasa
Polski ponichki
o Flaki (tripe soup)
Bigos (hunter's stew)
Pierogi
Currency of Poland
Polish zoty
Places of interest of Poland
WHAT TO SEE IN POLAND?!
In this section you will find inspiration on what to see in Poland and
what you can do during your holidays. Throughout the seasons Poland
always boasts a great number of attractions to visit. Over 1000 years of
history, 14 UNESCO heritage sites, 23 national parks, sea, mountains
and even a desert wait there for you to be discovered! Enjoy the
unspoiled nature, experience Polish culture and tradition, explore the
rural areas and participate in numerous events. Poland has unique
features which make this place special from the other European
countries.
Top 10 places to visit in Poland
Wilanw Palace, Warsaw
Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw
Royal Castle, Warsaw
Eagles Nests Landscape Park
Malbork Palace
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Black Madonna of Czstochowa
Saski Garden, Warsaw
Main Square, Krakw
Mayoralty of Gdask
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Poland is a fascinating
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