Poland
is the largest of the East European countries which are to join the EU in 2004.
Poland is comparable in size to Italy or Germany (in USA larger than New Mexico)
and with a population of approximately 39 millions (e.g. more than California)
it ranks among the most influential and remarkable countries in central and Eastern
Europe.
Poland is a stable democracy with a truly fascinating history,
great cultural heritage and several areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Many
Polish tourist sights have already gained a worldwide reputation and are an absolute
must to see if you consider a journey to this area: Kraków, Warszawa, Gdańsk,
Częstochowa, Auschwitz, the Tatra mountains.
Though our offer is aimed
primarily at the famous spots we would like to draw your attention also to the
less densely populated areas and offer also unconventional, but seductive program.
Our
approach to traveling will assure you both a secure and enjoyable stay. Let us
help you to discover our beautiful country.
Rzeczpospolita Polska -
The Republic of Poland
Area: 322,577 sq km
Population:
38.7 Mil.
Density/sq km: 124
Capital: Warszawa (Warsaw) 1.65
Mil.
Administrative division: 16 provinces (wojewodztwa)
President:
Aleksandr Kwasniewski (since 1995)
Prime Minister: Leszek Miller
Parliament:
the Sejm 460 deputies, the Senate 100 deputies (four-year term),
Currency:
1 Zloty (PLN) = 100 Groszy (aprx. 4 USD)
Time: GMT+1h
Religion:
Catholics 90.7 %, Orthodox 1.4%, others 7.9%
Nationalities: Poles 98.5
%, Ukrainians 0.6%, Germans 0.5, others 0.4%
Life expectancy: 68 years
men, 77 years women
GDP: 3910 USD p. c.
Inflation: 7.3%
Average
monthly salary/month: 480 USD
Unemployment: 17%
Urbanization:
65%
Literacy: 99%
Tourism: 14 million tourists visit Poland
every year, Poland ranks 14th in the world as a tourist destination.
Border
countries: Germany (467 km), Czech Republic (790 km), Slovakia (538 km), Ukraine
(529 km), Belarus (416 km), Russia (210 km), Lithuania (103 km), Baltic coastline
(788 km)
Surface: Poland consists mostly of lowlands, the lowest
point - the village of Racki Elblaskie 1.8 meters below the sea level.
Mountains:
On the Southern border, High Tatra (highest peak Rysy 2,499 m), Bieszczady, Beskid,
Karkonosze, Góry Stołowe
Rivers: the Vistula (Wisła) 1,047 km, the Odra,
the Bug, the Warta
Lakes: Śniardwy (Mazury)113,8 sq km)
22 National
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