Where is Poland?
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Poland, a central European country, is situated on the southern end of the Baltic Sea.
It's an ancient land, one with a tragic history of military invasions, occupations and the brutal experience of warfare.
Since the end of World War II, and the eventual fall of Communism, Poland has moved to a free-market system. It's still struggles with a complete economic revolution, but the 21st Century has definitely arrived.
Coal production (is and was) a major industry, but Poland is also a productive farmer, (livestock, potatoes and wheat) and an offshore petroleum producer.
Tourism is on the increase in Warsaw, and hiking and skiing aficionados are now venturing into the southern mountain regions.
Quick Facts and Figures:
| Official Name | Republic of Poland |
| Population | 38,576,000 |
| Capital City | Warsaw (1.6 million) |
| Languages | Polish (official) |
| Official Currency | Zloty (PLN) |
| Religions |
Catholic, others |
| Land Area | 304,460 km2 |
| Landforms |
Fronting the Baltic Sea, a lowland plain blends into sandy beaches and dunes. The northern regions are somewhat hilly, and flat, fertile farmlands dominate the Central Lowlands. Moving south, the land rises into hilly uplands that front the Sudetic and Carpathian Mountain ranges. The tallest peaks are in the Tatra Mountains. The highest point is Rysy at 2,499m. The Oder, Vistula and Warta are the country's major rivers. Numerous small lakes dot the far northeast. |
| Land Divisions |
16 provinces, including: Dolnoslaskie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Lodzkie, Lubelskie, Lubuskie, Malopolskie, Mazowieckie, Opolskie, Podkarpackie, Podlaskie, Pomorskie, Slaskie, Swietokrzyskie, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Wielkopolskie and Zachodniopomorskie. |
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