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Country: Poland Where is it: Poland is located in central Europe, east of Germany Why do people go here: Warsaw, like Berlin, is a totally modern city developed after WWII. Those interested in history, and even those who failed the subject, are drawn to the documention of the destruction the second world war brought to Poland. What are the main entry points: Germany and the Czech Republic feed most of the traffic into Poland's large cities, mountains and seaside areas. Currency used: Zloty Country Code for Phones: 48 Area codes for Major Cities: Warsaw 22 Religion: Roman Catholic 95% (about 75% practicing), Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and other 5% Population: 38.6 million Ethnic Breakdown: Polish 97.6%, German 1.3%, Ukrainian 0.6%, Belarusian 0.5% Government: Republic Languages: Polish Major Cities: Warsaw Attractions: Baltic Sea, Historical Camps, Warsaw Accommodation: Poland Hostels, Poland Hotels Tourism Office locations and links: Poland Orbis Head Office ul. Bracka 16 Warsaw, Poland +48-22-260271;;; //www.polandtour.org/ Off-the-Beaten-Path: Health Issues: No vaccines are required to enter Poland When to go: Late spring offers warmer temperatures, but without the crowds Common Phrases: Yes = Tak, No = Nie, Please = Prosze, Thank you = Dziekuje Specific Events/Holidays: Constitution Day, 3 May (1791) Getting Around: Buses go where the trains don't Good to know:


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