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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Poland /ˈpoʊlənd/ (help·info) (Polish: Polska), officially the Republic of Poland (Rzeczpospolita Polska), is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north. The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres (120,726 sq mi), making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Poland has a population of over 38 million people, which makes it the 34th most populous country in the world and one of the most populous members of the European Union. The establishment of a Polish state is often identified with the adoption of Christianity by its ruler Mieszko I, in 966 (see Baptism of Poland), when the state covered territory similar to that of present-day Poland. In 1025, Poland became a kingdom and in 1569, it cemented a long association with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, by signing the Union of Lublin, forming the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Commonwealth collapsed in 1795 and Poland's territory was partitioned among the Kingdom of Prussia, the Russian Empire, and Austria. Poland regained its independence as the Second Polish Republic in 1918, after World War I, but was later occupied by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. Poland lost over six million citizens in World War II, emerging several years later as the socialist People's Republic of Poland within the Eastern Bloc, under strong Soviet influence. During the Revolutions of 1989, communist rule was overthrown and Poland became what is constitutionally known as the "Third Polish Republic". Poland is a unitary state, made up of sixteen voivodeships (Polish: województwo). Poland is also a member of the European Union, NATO, United Nations, World Trade Organization, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What is the best way to get from London to northern Poland without flying ? Q. I am accompanying an 85-year old man back to Poland to see an old friend. He's in excellent health but he hates flying. I am trying to establish the best way for us to get there - car (if so which routes?), ferry (likewise), train, a mixture of these, etc. Accommodation suggestions or approaches would also be very welcome. The final destination is a town about 160km south of Gdansk. Many thanks for any and all suggestions! Asked by gildread - Mon Apr 16 15:39:58 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. This story is so familiar to me that it's unbelievable. I live in Mazury about 180 km's south of Gdansk. My mother is 80 years of age though in poor health. We eventually got her on a plane with the help of a whiskey or two. It was a tough trip for her and she was tired out when she got here. Your 85 year old may be in good health, but having done the trip by car several times myself at the age of 40, I think It may be too much for the old man. Don't get me wrong here a lot depends how you go about it. My first trip here by car at the age of 40 was done none stop from wales to lodz 24 hours in total. wales to Dover to callais then Belgium, Holland and Germany,crossing the border into Poland at Swiecko. I have done the trip seven times in… [cont.] Answered by . - Tue Apr 17 02:25:23 2007 Who is the best company to take a chartered tour with in Poland? Q. I'm planning to visit Poland and I'm not sure who I should call for booking a tour of Krakow, etc. What company has a one week tour of Poland? Asked by Dude - Sun Dec 7 17:29:46 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Usually my friends trust Orbis. Check this link: Answered by Kat - Mon Dec 8 04:42:34 2008 What's the best way to travel on a budget in Ukraine and Poland?
Q. A month from now, I have a week in which to see western Ukraine and eastern Poland. I want to especially see Odessa and then go to Bialowieza National Park in Poland. If I can, I also want to see Chisinau, Moldova. I'd rather use trains than flights, as I have about $500 to spend total. I have to start from and end up back in Budapest. Does anyone have good suggestions for how to see this less-visited part of Eastern Europe without spending a gigantic amount of money? Specifically, it's hard to find any information at all on the rail service around here. If anyone really knows much about traveling in Ukraine or has been to Bialowieza, that would be so great. Thanks. Asked by Danubius - Wed Sep 26 13:40:08 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. If you want to use the trains in this part of the world you better speak the languages. I live in Ukraine and would be VERY hard pressed to buy a ticket, read it, board, etc. without my girlfriend (who speaks Ukrainian). I can do well in Hungary because I speak Hungarian, but unlike airports, where all announcements are in the local language and English, all announcements in train stations are only in the local language. There is also a problem with crime on trains in Eastern Europe, especially since you're wanting to go to the "less-visited" parts of the country alone. In Ukraine, for example, you should buy a compartment with a door that locks, but that means purchasing tickets for at least one other bed (for which you will need… [cont.] Answered by Taivo - Sat Sep 29 12:41:27 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "poland" Poland is a country in Central Europe. Sourced
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