Poland By: Damian Johnson

Poland on the map. Warsaw capital of Poland.

Current population 38,441,588 is the population of Poland. They rank 69 th in the world.

Life expectancy Life expectancy is 76 years old. They are ranked 53 rd in the world.

Religon Roman Catholic- 90% Eastern Orthodox-2% Religion plays an important role in the Polish society and is deeply intertwined with Polish culture.

Language Hello-cześć How are you-jak się masz Please-proszę Thank you-dziękuję Do you speak English-Czy mówi Pan po angielsku

National Independence day National Independence Day is the most important Polish national holiday. On November 11, 1918, after 123 years of captivity, Poland regained its independence. The date of 11 November was announced a national holiday in Since 1939 to 1989, celebration of the holiday was forbidden. After the collapse of communist government, the holiday gained particular significance and it is now a red letter day.

Traditional Haluski 1 lg. head cabbage, chopped 1 to 2 onions, chopped 2 1/2 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt Salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. water butter Boil cabbage until soft but not mushy. Drain and set aside. Beat eggs lightly, add milk and water. Place flour and salt in a bowl and gradually add the egg mixture. Bring 3 to 4 quarts of salted water to a rapid boil. Fill Haluski Maker with dough and hold over pot of boiling water. Put dough through Haluski Maker. Cook noodles for 1 minute, stirring to keep from sticking together. Strain and rinse under cold water. In large fry pan melt some butter and saute some of the chopped onions, add some cabbage and noodles and lightly fry for a few minutes. If necessary, repeat process until all is done. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Tourist attraction in Poland Masuria A picturesque region of more than a thousand lakes. For sailors, fishermen, hikers, cyclists and those who simply seek tranquillity, Masuria is holiday destination number one. Apart from water sports and the simple wandering around absorbing the atmosphere, you may explore a multitude of historical places. Covered with thick forests and a great number of lakes linked by rivers and canals, it attracts a large number of water sports enthusiasts. The well-developed tourist base gives you the opportunity to hire the necessary equipment without any difficulty. Those who prefer to visit historical places will not be disappointed by Masuria either. There are Teutonic castles, beautiful churches and palaces as well as Hitler's wartime headquarters.

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