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Geography
Area: 312,677 square kilometers
Poland includes eastern Prussia, Silesia and Pomerania, former German territories.
The country is an immense plain, 97% of which does not exceed 500 m in altitude. It’s bordered in the south by the Carpathian mountains and in the north by the North Sea.
General Information
Government: Democracy, multiparty system including a president, prime minister, a “diet” made up of 460 members elected for a 4 year term by universal suffrage, and a Senate made up of 100 members, 2 per region (Voivodie).
Capital : Warsaw
Languages spoken: Polish
Religion: 95% Catholic
Principal industries: Two important sectors: industrials (26%) and agri-food (21%)
Agriculture: The world’s third largest potato producer, and 6th when it comes to hogs.
Formalities: Have a passport valid for 6 months after your return date
Currency: Polish Zloty (1 zloty = 100 groszy) 2003 rate: 1 euro = 4 zloty
Stores: open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays until 2 p.m.
Museums: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Mondays
Holidays: November 11, December 25 and 26
Shopping
Amber, jewelry and crystal are your first choices. You’ll also find shops specialized in leather goods, wood objects or embroidery. For gourmets: caviar, Polish meats or treats like chocolate covered plums.
Electricity: Voltage 220 V; cycle 50 Hz
Toilets: Most are pay toilets, even in restaurants. The price ranges from .5 to 1 zloty. Therefore always have some small change on hand.
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