1. THE HEALTHIER – THE HAPPIER! 3rd visit in Poland (25.05 - 29.05.2015)

3. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT POLAND Capital : Warsaw Population : 38,5 mln Area : 312 679 km 2 Religion : Catholics 90.7 % Currency : Polish zloty ( PLN )

4. COAT OF ARMS White Eagle is the national symbol of Poland. It is a white eagle with a golden beak and talons, and wearing a golden crown in a red shield

5. PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND ANDRZEJ DUDA

6. WEATHER – 4 SEASONS The weather in Poland is characterised by transitional periods between the four seasons of the year For many people spring and autumn are the most beautiful seasons

7. WEATHER – 4 SEASONS In summer is sunny and hot, most people spend their holidays at the Baltic Sea Winter in Poland lasts since December until March. The slopes are covered with snow and it’s a paradise for skiers

8. WHITE STORK IN POLAND Poland is a paradise for storks. Every year in spring 25 % of population migrate to Poland It is believed that a stork nest brings luck, prosperity protects the house against fires or against being struck by lightning It is an unofficial symbol of Poland

9. FAMOUS POLES Marie Sklodowska – Curie - she was famous physicist, chemist and Nobel laureate Nicolaus Copernicus - the famous 16th century astronomer who first suggested the sun was the center of our universe was born in Thorn, Royal Prussia, part of the Kingdom of Poland Frederick Chopin - Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era

10. FAMOUS POLES Lech Wałęsa -is a Polish politician. A charismatic leader, he co-founded Solidarity, the Soviet bloc's first independent trade union, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983, and served as President of Poland from 1990 to 1995 Karol Wojtyła – known as Pope John Paul II was born in Wadowice, Poland

11. POLISH CUISINE Traditional polish cuisine is very tasty, diverse and unique Dishes are mainly prepared with cabbage, beet, potatoes and meat Pierogi - very traditional small white dumplings filled with sauerkraut with mushrooms, cheese and potatoes or with fruit or meat

12. Kotlet schabowy - Polish pork schnitzel, mainly served with potatoes and vegetables or a stewed shredded white cabbage Żurek - sour rye soup, very traditional polish soup. The soup is made of soured rye flour and meat

13. SPORT IN POLAND The most popular sport in Poland is football Other popular sports include athletics, handball, volleyball, tennis, skiing, swimming and ski jumping

14. SPORT IN POLAND Poland has got very passionate and supportive sport fans

15. POLISH FOLKORE

16. POLISH FOLKLORE Popular arts and folklore are full of colour and life Polish people had continued to uphold their heritage and their folklore. Poles are known for their Polish paper cutting culture, the usual songs they sing and dance steps in their traditional dance

17. WARSAW

18. Warsaw Warsaw - is the capital and largest city of Poland The city is a significant centre of research and development as well as Polish media industry Warsaw has very rich history and there are many places worth going The most notable place in Warsaw is The Palace of Culture and Science

19. CRACOW

20. Cracow Cracow - Poland’s prime attraction and the country’s second largest city Cracow has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life and is one of Poland's most important economic hubs It was the capital of Poland from 1038 to 1569

21. WROCLAW

22. Wroclaw Wroclaw - picturesquely situated on 12 islands connected by 112 bridges - is often referred to as ‘’Lower Silesian Venice” It is situated on the River Odra Wroclaw is one of Poland's most beautiful cities with splendid historic buildings. It is also a busy cultural centre Wroclaw – European Capital of Culture 2016

23. KATOWICE

24. Katowice Katowice is a center of science, culture, industry, business, trade, and transportation in Upper Silesia and southern Poland and the main city in the Upper Silesian Industrial Region The city is an ideal meeting point and a perfect location for the organisation of big social and business events of international character.

25. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION HOPE TO ENJOY YOUR STAYING IN POLAND