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COUNTRY INFORMATION - POLAND

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Location Of Poland
Poland shares borders to the south with the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, to the west with Germany and to the east with the Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine and Lithuania. To the north lies the Baltic Sea. The Baltic coast provides over 300 miles of sandy beaches, bays, steep cliffs and dunes. Lakes, islands and wooded hills joined by many rivers and canals dominate Northern Poland. The Mazurian Lake District to the northeast is particularly beautiful. Lake Hancza, the deepest lake in Poland, is located in this area. The River Vistula has cut a wide valley from Gdansk on the Baltic coast to Warsaw in the heart of the country.

Airports
Warsaw international airport is 6 miles southwest of the city and takes 20-40 minutes by bus and 20-30 minutes by taxi.

Krakow airport is 10 miles west of the city centre of Cracow. Buses and taxis are available.

Language
The official language is Polish. There is a small German-speaking community. English and Russian are also spoken.

Places To Go
Poland is now one of the major destinations for travellers. Its beauty can be admired in both its old cities and in the wild scenery of its national parks. The Carpathian Mountains, including the Tatras, lie in the extreme south. Their mountain scenery, folklore and sports facilities are important parts of their charm. Warsaw also reflects the strong theatrical and musical life with about 17 theatres and three opera companies. Cinemas in Poland show both Polish and foreign films. There are some discos in Poland, as well as a growing number of nightclubs and music bars in Warsaw.

Embassy of the Republic of Poland
47 Portland Place
London
W1B 1JH
UK
Tel: (0870) 774 2700
Fax: (020) 7323 4018.
E-mail: polishembassy@polishembassy.org.uk
Website: london.polemb.net

Consular Section of the British Embassy
Warsaw Corporate Centre
2nd Floor
Ul. Emilii Plater 28
00-688 Warsaw
Poland
Tel: (22) 625 3030/2
Fax: (22) 625 3472
E-mail: consular&visa@warsaw.mail.fco.gov.uk
Website: British Embassy

CIA World Factbook - Poland
Poland Tourist Board

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