1. Multi-Cultural Week POLAND (Rzeczpospolita Polska)

2. Government Capital: Warsaw (1.7 mil) Population: 38,415,284 Type of Government: Democratic Republic President: Bronislaw Komorowski Prime Minister: Donald Tusk

3. Facts Language: Polish –Other languages: Kashubian Hello= Halo Life Expectancy: 76.25 years Infant Morality Rate” 6.42 % Literacy Rate: 99.8% 90% Completed Secondary Education

4. Poland Map/Flag 9 th Largest Country in Europe Continent: Europe

5. Religion Roman Catholics make up 89% of population Other religions 11%

6. Traditional Dress Poland's folk costumes are colorfully decorated and represent different regions of Poland.

7. Traditional Food Peirogi-are dumplings of unleavened dough – first boiled, then they are baked or fried usually in butter with onions – traditionally stuffed with potato filling, sauerkraut, ground meat, cheese, or fruit.

8. Industry Agriculture: Potatoes, fruits, Wheat Industry: Machine building, shipbuilding, glass, beverages, textiles

9. Traditions Most traditions are based off of Religion. Christmas is the most celebrated with strong traditions which dictate many days surrounding the holiday.