2.  The meaning behind the colors are that they are derived from the Polish emblem. The Polish emblem is a white eagle on a red field.

4.  Population 38,415,284  Ranked 33 in the world

5.  Total population: 76.25 years  male: 72.31 years  female: 80.43 years  Ranked 77 in the world

6.  89.8% of the population is Roman Catholic.  Basic beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church.  Believe in one god.  Believe in heaven and hell.  Believe in the Father, son, and holy spirit.  Don’t worship false gods.

7.  Polish is the official language 97.8% people speak it. Common Phrases 1. Dzien dobry (Good morning) 2. Dobry wieczor (Good afternoon) 3. Do widzenia (Good bye) 4. Dzien dobry (Hello) 5. Jak sie masz (How do you do)

8.  January 1st is New Year's Day in Poland  To celebrate New Year's they gather in major city centers on the night of December 31ist and fireworks display.

9. 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green peppers 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 3 red potatoes, cleaned and diced 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, drained, rinsed,& packed 1-2 lb smoked sausage ( kielbasa), cut in 3 inch pieces 1. Melt butter in saucepan. 2. Add onion and green pepper. 3. Cook until tender. 4. Add apple, brown sugar, caraway seeds, potatoes, and sauerkraut. 5. Mix well. 6. Place sausage on top of sauerkraut mixture. 7. Cover. 8. Cook over medium-low heat for 40 minutes.

10.  The Great Football Exhibition in Warsaw is a major tourist attraction.  Why visit it well there is great exhibits and tours that you can take.  What people do on a regular basis for fun is watch football. This is due to the fact that football is really popular in Europe.

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