Poland

Ashley Lockwood

Flag

The colors of Polands flag is based on the

national coat of arms which is the white
eagle on a red shield, and the red stripe
stands for the blood shed to fight for
independence while the white stripe stands
for peace.

Map

Population
38,415,284 (July 2012)
Ranked 33 with the other countries.

Life expectancy
76.25 years
Ranked 78 with the other countries.

Religion
Roman Catholic 89.8%
Roman Catholics believe in Baptism, done in
infancy that regenerates and justifies one
which undergoes it. They also believe in the
Bible, finding its truths, but also found in
church tradition.

Language
Polish (official) 97.8%
Phrases: Prosze - Please
Dziekuje - Thank you
Dzien dobry - Hello
Tak Yes
Nie - No

Holiday
Polish Independence Day
On November 11, 1918, after 123 years of
captivity, Poland regained its independence.
Patriotic gatherings and parades are held all
over Poland.
Volunteers take part in the Race of
Independence to commemorate the day.

Traditional Recipe

Christmas cuisine
Includes: dumplings stuffed with mushrooms,
mushroom soup
a cabbage dish (usually plain cabbage with
mushrooms or pierogi with cabbage and
mushrooms),
sweet dumplings with poppy seeds, pastries,
cakes, fruit, nuts, sweets
and a compote drink made from stewed prunes,
dried pears and apples.
The main treat is fish.

Tourist attraction
Warsaw
Historical monuments rebuilt after World
War 2
Beautiful urban parks.

Entertainment

Television, dance, music, soccer.

Citations

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<https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/geos/pl.html>.
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html>.