Poland is a country located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine and Belarus to the east, and Lithuania and the Baltic Sea to the north. Poland has a population of around 38.7 million people and its capital and largest city is Warsaw. Poland has a republic form of government and its national symbols include the white eagle and red and white flag. The country ranges from the Baltic Sea coastline to mountainous regions and is known for foods like pierogies, bigos and gołąbki. Key wildlife species found in Poland include the European bison, white tailed eagle, wild boar and lynx. Other

1. POLAND

2. Poland
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Location:
Middle –East Europe
Bordering:
Germany to the
West, the
Czech Republic and
Slovakia
to the South,
Ukraine, Belarus,
Lithuania to the East
and in the North
there is Baltic Sea .
Population of
Poland:
~ 38,7 million
Capital City:
Warsaw
Government:
Republic

3. Eagle
– Polish
emblem
Polish Flag
Polish currency - Zloty
1 EUR ~ 4,19 PLN

4. FROM SEA TO MOUNTAINS

5. BALTIC SEA
AMBER

6. MOUNTAINS

8. MOST POPULAR FOOD
GOŁĄBKI
- Stuffed
Cabbage Rolls
BIGOS
- brined cabbage with
a variety of meats
including smoked
sausage and a handful
of mushrooms
PIEROGIES
- Stuffed with potatoes and
cottage cheese, serve with
cream

9. SCHABOWY
- Pork Chop
KROKIETY
- Pancakes stuffed with
sauerkraut and mushrooms, fried,
usually serve with beetroot soup.
Potato pancakes
OSCYPEK
- cooked,
smoked cheese

10. POLISH WILDLIFE
European Bison
White Tailed Eagle
White Stork

11. European
Beaver
European Lynx
Wild Boar

12. LARGEST CITIES
Warsaw
Cracow
Wroclaw