POLAND IN E.U.

POLONIA POLAND POLSKA

EU accession: 1 May 2004

Where is Poland?Poland is in the centre of Europe

Essential aspects

oGovernment – Parliamentary republicoArea – 312,679 km2 oPopulation – 38.635.144 peopleoOfficial language – PolishoCapital – WarsawoReligion – Catholic 95%, Orthodox, ProtestantoNational Day – 11th of NovemberoCurrency – ,,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: Bronisław 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: Orzeł Biały) 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")

The capital of Poland is WarsawIt is located on the Vistula riverWarsaw is the 9th largest city in the European Union by population

Capital of Poland

Warsaw flag and coat of arms

Kraków

Kraków 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.

PolonaisePolonaise 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 ponichkio Flaki (tripe soup) Bigos (hunter's stew)

Pierogi

Currency of PolandPolish złoty

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

Wilanów Palace, Warsaw

Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw

Royal Castle, Warsaw

Eagles Nests Landscape Park

Malbork Palace

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Black Madonna of Częstochowa

Saski Garden, Warsaw

Main Square, Kraków

Mayoralty of Gdańsk

The End

You should visit Poland – European state !!!

Poland is a fascinating country !!!

Realised by Şterbeţ Ruxandra

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