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NATURAL FEATURES.

Land Area 304,255 km2

Water Area 8,430 km2

Total Area 312,685km2 (#69)

Population 38,523,261 (#34)

Population Density 126.62/km2

Government Type Parliamentary Republic

GDP (PPP) $1,050.00 Billion

GDP Per Capita $27,700

Currency Zloty (PLN)

 The tallest peaks are in the Tatra Mountains. The highest point is
Rysy at 8,187 ft. (2,499m)
 The lowest point in Poland at -1.8 m (-5.7 ft) is located at Raczki
Elblaskie in the Vistula Delta.
 The Oder, Vistula and Warta are the country's major rivers.
Numerous small lakes dot the far northeast.
 Poland has a fairly smooth coastline covered by sand dunes in
some areas and indented by scattered low-rising cliffs.
 Poland has 21 mountains over 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in elevation
 As for rivers, the longest river in Poland is the Vistula at 1,047 km
(651 mi) long. It is followed by the Oder which forms part of
Poland's western border, at 854 km (531 mi) long. Other rivers of
note include the Bug and the Warta.

Important / Interesting history.. in Poland

 Poland’s Consitution Was the 2nd in the World


 Polish Engineer Invented the Modern Kerosene Lamp
 Poland Has Beaches, Mountains, Forests, Deserts, and Lakes
Where to go tourism.
 Malbork
 Lublin
 Bialowieza Forest
 Tatra National Park

Weird facts.
 Wearing a Hat Indoors is Considered Rude in Poland
 Kissing Woman’s Hand is Still in Fashion in Poland
 Poland Has Its Own Version of Thai Songkran
Cultural Facts
 Religion plays an important role in the Polish society and is
deeply intertwined with Polish culture.
 Greetings are generally reserved yet courteous.
 Be punctual.

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