Poland

What country has more than thirty- eight million citizens and is located in Central Europe? What country speaks Polish for their national language? It’s Poland of course! They are geniuses when it comes to the culinary arts and know how to make a feast! They are very family centered in their culture. Poland has such a rich history! Through each invasion and journey to freedom they are torn down, come together, and grow as a country. From monarchs to oppressive communism and a democratic republic, they have seen it all! Poland’s history, culture, and people truly are a unique treasure although undiscovered to most. Let’s see if that can change!

Russia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany and the Baltic Sea make Poland’s boarders. Warsaw is Poland’s capital and houses about one million-seven hundred thousand Poles. Through World War II, Germany decimated over eighty-five percent of the cities. Many historic streets, churches, and buildings have been restored since then, however; Warsaw will never be the same city. Most of the housing and historical landmarks are located on the western bank of the mighty Vistula River. Praga, the eastern side of the city, was spared the Nazi destruction all thanks to the Red Army’s occupation of that land.

Krakow is another very important city to Poland. Krakow has approximately seven hundred-fifty thousand people residing there. They also house many international and polish businesses in Krakow. It’s now a World Heritage Site that collects seven million visitors annually. In 1596 Zygmund III Wasa, ruler of Poland relocated the capital city from Krakow to Warsaw. Jagiellonian proudly resides in this historic place and holds the record for being the oldest university...

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...ilia (Christmas Eve.), Pole’s go on a twelve hour fast until the evening. With the appearance of the evening star, the food makes its debut. They have a twelve course meal to represent the twelve months of the year. Once the dishes are eaten (herring or pike, potatoes, dumplings, cabbage, and desserts) and gifts are opened, they sing hymns then go to Christmas Eve Mass. Generally, they repeat these actions on Christmas Day.

Poland is so rich! From their diet and their history to their natural recourses and even their values Poland has so much to offer! Poland is an outstanding country, yet it often gets passed off as just another poor Eastern European country. Hopefully this report has shown otherwise. The Pole’s back-story, their culture, surroundings, and what makes them tick, this is what I highlight and present. Here is the information, form your own opinion.