Poland
The Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces covering an area of 120,700 sq mi. The country is bordered by Lithuania and Russia to the northeast, Belarus and Ukraine to the east, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south, and Germany to the west. It also shares maritime boundaries with Denmark and Sweden.
It's population of 38 million ranks it the fifth most populous state in the European Union. Warsaw is the nation's capital and it's largest metropolis. Other major cities include, Kraków, Wroclaw, Lodz, Poznan, Gdansk, and Szczecin.
Prehistoric human activities on Polish soil dates back to 10,000 BCE During the mediaeval period the region became inhabited by tribal Polans, who gave Poland it's name. The establishment of statehood took place in 966, coinciding with the conversion of a pagan ruler to Christianity under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Church. The Kingdom of Poland emerged in 1025, and in 1569, Poland and Lithuania had a long standing association forming the Polish-Lithuania Commonwealth.
Over the years Poland was partitioned by neighboring states by the end of the 18th century. However, she regained her independence in 1918 as the second Polish Republic and successfully defended herself against the Soviet Union from 1919 to 1921. It's official language is Polish, with 98% of it's population being of Polish ethnicity. 72.2% of the population identify as Christians, 6.9% no religion and 20.5% unanswered.
Today Poland is a parliamentary republic, with it's bicameral legislature comprising the Sejm and the Senate. It is a developed market and high-income economy. It provides a very high standard of living, safety and freedom, as well as free university education , and a universal health care system.
Poland's economy is driven by the manufacture of mechanical machinery and equipment, electrical machinery and equipment, dairy products, albuminoidal substances, glues and enzymes, preparation of cereals, flour and starch. This country most productive sector is the financial industry, one of the best in Europe. Its current GDP stands at 842.172 billion USD.
Soccer is a huge sport in Poland, with tennis, skiing, and hockey among the other popular sporting activities.
The Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces covering an area of 120,700 sq mi. The country is bordered by Lithuania and Russia to the northeast, Belarus and Ukraine to the east, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south, and Germany to the west. It also shares maritime boundaries with Denmark and Sweden.
It's population of 38 million ranks it the fifth most populous state in the European Union. Warsaw is the nation's capital and it's largest metropolis. Other major cities include, Kraków, Wroclaw, Lodz, Poznan, Gdansk, and Szczecin.
Prehistoric human activities on Polish soil dates back to 10,000 BCE During the mediaeval period the region became inhabited by tribal Polans, who gave Poland it's name. The establishment of statehood took place in 966, coinciding with the conversion of a pagan ruler to Christianity under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Church. The Kingdom of Poland emerged in 1025, and in 1569, Poland and Lithuania had a long standing association forming the Polish-Lithuania Commonwealth.
Over the years Poland was partitioned by neighboring states by the end of the 18th century. However, she regained her independence in 1918 as the second Polish Republic and successfully defended herself against the Soviet Union from 1919 to 1921. It's official language is Polish, with 98% of it's population being of Polish ethnicity. 72.2% of the population identify as Christians, 6.9% no religion and 20.5% unanswered.
Today Poland is a parliamentary republic, with it's bicameral legislature comprising the Sejm and the Senate. It is a developed market and high-income economy. It provides a very high standard of living, safety and freedom, as well as free university education , and a universal health care system.
Poland's economy is driven by the manufacture of mechanical machinery and equipment, electrical machinery and equipment, dairy products, albuminoidal substances, glues and enzymes, preparation of cereals, flour and starch. This country most productive sector is the financial industry, one of the best in Europe. Its current GDP stands at 842.172 billion USD.
Soccer is a huge sport in Poland, with tennis, skiing, and hockey among the other popular sporting activities.