POLAND

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Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe, bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian enclave, to the north.

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The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres. Poland has a population of over 38.5 million people, which makes it the 34th most populous country in the world and the sixth most populous member of the European Union.

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Poland is a unitary state made up of 16 voivodeships. Poland is a member of the European Union, and the sixth most populous member of the European Union.

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Cities of Poland

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Warszawa

• The capital of Poland was practically rebuilt from scratch after World War II. Warsaw's vibrant business downtown takes pride in its many skyscrapers and ambitious plans to build more. The catchy skyline is still dominated by the enormous Palace of Culture and Science – Stalin's donation to the nation. Warsaw is a world in itself, with an eastern European flavour. Do not miss the beautiful Old Town, the Royal Route, the Chopin museum, several magnificent palaces and the former Jewish ghetto. I.T.T. «Marco Polo» – Palermo - Italy

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Kraków

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• Probaly the most beautiful and fascinating city in Poland. The attraction is not just the splendid architecture and the treasures of art – reminders of the times when Krakow was a royal capital city – but also the unique ambience of the former Jewish district and the masterpieces of Polish Art Nouveau. However old and beautiful it is, Krakow is not limited to its monuments and museums. Thanks to an amazing density and variety of bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants, Krakow sparkles with life. Anyway, there is no point in merely talking about its attractions – everyone should see Krakow with their own eyes.

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Gdańsk

• Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast, the capital of the  Pomeraria Voivodeship, Poland's principal seaport and the center of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.

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Malbork

• The Teutonic Order was founded around the year 1190 in Palestine to crusade against the Muslims and pagans. In the early 14th century the Teutonic Knights moved their capital from Venice to Malbork on the Nogat River, which is now in northern Poland. The most significant trace of the their presence in the town is the imposing red brick castle from 1274 on the river bank, and it is the largest Gothic fortress in Europe.

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POLISH FOLK

Poland is a catholic country. Two of the most heartfelt festivities are Christmas and Easter.During these days you eat typical food and remember old habits of life.

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• Polish tradition has it that on this day parents buy gifts and sweets. At school there aren’t lessons but only sports events.

Childrens’ day, June 1st

Spring Festival, March 21st

It’s the festival of the students celebrating the arrival of Spring.

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St. John night, June 24th

• The night of love when the fern blooms. The person who finds it will be lucky.

St. Andrew’s Eve, November 29th

Pagan festivity related to mistery, magics and superstitions.

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