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POLAND I will try to provide you with some facts about Poland, so we POLAND I will try to provide you with some facts about Poland, so we can learn more about it!! prepared Student of group GD-27 Kryvetska Sofia

Now, Let’s Learn About Poland Coat of Arms Polish Flag Now, Let’s Learn About Poland Coat of Arms Polish Flag

Historical landmarks The History of Poland is rooted in the arrival of the Slavs, Historical landmarks The History of Poland is rooted in the arrival of the Slavs, who gave rise to permanent settlement and historic development on Polish lands. During the Piast dynasty Christianity was adopted in 966 and medieval monarchy established. The Jagiellon dynasty period brought close ties with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, cultural development and territorial expansion, culminating in the establishment of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1569. The first polish ruler is Miezko I.

Where is Poland? The Republic of Poland is located in Central Europe. It borders Where is Poland? The Republic of Poland is located in Central Europe. It borders on Germany in the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the south, Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine in the east, while its northernborder is delimited by the Baltic Sea coast and Russia (Kaliningrad district).

Administrative partition of Poland Administrative partition of Poland

A Few Facts About Poland • • Area: 312, 685 sq. km (120, 728 A Few Facts About Poland • • Area: 312, 685 sq. km (120, 728 sq. mi) Population: 38. 6 m Capital City: Warsaw (population: 1, 932, 500) People: Polish 97. 6%, German 1. 3%, Ukrainian 0. 6%, Byelorussian 0. 5% • President: Bronisław Komorowski • Prime Minister: Donald Tusk

Polity and Conflict • Type of government: parliamentary representative democratic republic • Executive power Polity and Conflict • Type of government: parliamentary representative democratic republic • Executive power is exercise by the Council of Ministers, led by the Prime Minister • Legislative power is given to two chambers of parliament, the lower house (Sejm) and the Senate Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk • The President is the head of state • Two major political parties: Civic Platform (PO) and Law and Justice (Pi. S) Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski

Geographic characteristics • Poland is a located country of low lands, in its biggest Geographic characteristics • Poland is a located country of low lands, in its biggest part, in the plain that extends for the north of Europe.

 • The river Vístula, is the most important river in Poland, and one • The river Vístula, is the most important river in Poland, and one of the most important from oriental Europe. The mountains of Poland are rocky and uninhabited summits of trees. Their higher and more beautiful areas, among these the Forest of Firs, they are inside the limits of the National Parks

Climate Summer: Normally summer is moderately warm, with some rain. Temperatures vary between 21 Climate Summer: Normally summer is moderately warm, with some rain. Temperatures vary between 21 and 32 degrees Celsius. Contrary to the norm for many countries in Europe, in Poland the warmest month is July, not August is when the sea temperature reaches most of the year. Autumn: In late September, opens the fall season, exactly on 22 September in Poland, which is impressive as the spectacular scenery comes to surprise some tourists for its range of colors. This time of year has won the famous name of "golden autumn" thanks to the color of its leaves.

Climate Winter: Spring: • Since December the cold start for this country. Then we Climate Winter: Spring: • Since December the cold start for this country. Then we can see temperatures between 3 degrees and -5. is a dry cold, which also can see stains white landscape, there will be snow from December to March is almost certainly even until May in the highest peaks, the Polish mountains offer good conditions for winter sports Spring start from March. Temperatures are between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius. There is also a fifth season of the year that proceeds from the spring that lasts about a month and clearly can see when the days are growing longer and sunny.

LANDSCAPES OF POLAND • The Polish landscape is very diverse due to the many LANDSCAPES OF POLAND • The Polish landscape is very diverse due to the many elements that have formed it over millions of years. • The whole of southern Poland is covered by mountains • The lowlands stretch over the whole of central and northern Poland.

Warsaw Large Cities Capital of Poland, with over 1. 8 mil people, situated upon Warsaw Large Cities Capital of Poland, with over 1. 8 mil people, situated upon the largest river, Vistula. Old Town Myslewicki Palace

 • Krakow The second largest and one of the oldest cities of Poland. • Krakow The second largest and one of the oldest cities of Poland. Gothic cathedral

 • Gdansk Seaport harbor Gdańsk is Poland's principal seaport. The city lies on • Gdansk Seaport harbor Gdańsk is Poland's principal seaport. The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay (of the Baltic Sea), in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the Tricity (Trójmiasto)

 Poznan It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of Poznan It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be the first capital of the kingdom of Poland. St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral

Other places to visit: Wolf`s Lairs (Hitler`s headquarters) Table Mountains The Great Masurian Lakes Other places to visit: Wolf`s Lairs (Hitler`s headquarters) Table Mountains The Great Masurian Lakes

Malbork Castle is Europe's largest Gothic castle and was once known as Marienburg, a Malbork Castle is Europe's largest Gothic castle and was once known as Marienburg, a classic medieval fortress. Wilanow palace - residence of King Jan III Sobieski The Białowieża Forest is a famous forest where the Białowieża National Park is located. It also has a Bison Reserve.

Poland’s Important People • • Nicolaus Copernicus - famous ancient astronomer Frederic Chopin - Poland’s Important People • • Nicolaus Copernicus - famous ancient astronomer Frederic Chopin - a musical composer Marie Curie - woman scientist and the first to win a Nobel Prize Karol Wojtyla or better known as Pope John Paul II

Sports in Poland • More important sports in Poland More sports are popular in Sports in Poland • More important sports in Poland More sports are popular in Poland. Football is the most popular sport, but other popular sports is the volleyball, athletics, basketball, boxing, handball, ice hockey and swimming.

Important Sports people in Poland Robert Kubica • He was the first Polish driver Important Sports people in Poland Robert Kubica • He was the first Polish driver in win a race of FORMULA 1 is a ROBERT KUBICA. • He start in F 1 in 2006 on BMW sauber in 2010 he race in Renault.

Tomasz Adamek He is the WBC cruiserweight world champion. Is the n#1 in the Tomasz Adamek He is the WBC cruiserweight world champion. Is the n#1 in the cruiserweight in boxrec.

Jerzy Dudek • He start in Sokół Tychy after 1996. • In 2001 he’s Jerzy Dudek • He start in Sokół Tychy after 1996. • In 2001 he’s contracted in Liverpool and in 2005 Dudek is the second goalkeeper. • In 2007 is contracted in real Madrid C. F actually is the second goalkeeper.

Polish Culture and Life • A traditional folk art is the wycinanki which are Polish Culture and Life • A traditional folk art is the wycinanki which are a very detailed paper cutout. • At Easter they decorate eggs with very elaborate painting called pisanki.

The Polish love to dance in their traditional costume. Their well known dance is The Polish love to dance in their traditional costume. Their well known dance is the polka and they enjoy polka bands.

Celebrations in Poland ¨ August 15 Armed Forces Day ¨ • Armed Forces Day Celebrations in Poland ¨ August 15 Armed Forces Day ¨ • Armed Forces Day of Poland. (The anniversary of the victorious battle against the Russian army, which took place on the outskirts of Warsaw in 1920).

Celebrations in Poland Constitution Day • May 3: Constitution Day (the anniversary of the Celebrations in Poland Constitution Day • May 3: Constitution Day (the anniversary of the proclamation of the Polish Constitution is on May 3, 1791).

Celebrations in Poland A day of national celebration. • Day of innocent April 1, Celebrations in Poland A day of national celebration. • Day of innocent April 1, Prima aprilis, another day to consider, as it is very likely to be targeted by any tricks. This day the news even allowed the luxury of joking with some news.

Celebrations in Poland Vigil of St. Andrew's Day: • People wax melts and throws Celebrations in Poland Vigil of St. Andrew's Day: • People wax melts and throws cold water. According to the figures that form predicts the future.

Specific Polish Foods Polish pierogi, stuffed with cabbage and meat, sprinkled with fried, chopped Specific Polish Foods Polish pierogi, stuffed with cabbage and meat, sprinkled with fried, chopped onion and Polish sausage (kielbasa). You can also have Polish pierogi with sweet cottage cheese filling or stuffed with a variety of fruits: strawberries, bilberries, cherries. Zur (Zurek) traditional Polish sour soup with boiled eggs, Polish sausage and potatoes, served in a plate made from traditional polish bread. You can eat the plate too! : -) Herrings with lemon, onion and lettuce

In my opinion, Poland is a country with a great history and culture, things In my opinion, Poland is a country with a great history and culture, things that I really love. I wish I would have the oportunity to visit all the wonders it posses. I am glad to be the one that made this presentation, and I hope you enjoyed it. I also hope you will come and visit Poland soon!! =) Presentation made by Kryvetska Sofia

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