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Poland. Geography. History. Casimir III the Great. Drawing by Jan Matejko. The education of Polish society was started in the 12th century, and Poland soon became one of the most educated European countries. Location in Europe. Located in Central Europe Over the Baltic Sea
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Poland Geography
History Casimir III the Great. Drawing by Jan Matejko The education of Polish society was startedinthe12th century, and Poland soon became one of the most educated European countries.
Location in Europe • Located in Central Europe • Over the Baltic Sea • Has 7 neighbouring countries
The total area of Poland is 312,679 km² • Population is over 38.5 million people
Economy • Currency: złoty (PLN) • GDP: 552,4 billion dollars (2006)
System of education • Starts at the age of 7 in primary school • Next is gymnasium that starts at the age of 13 and lasts for 3 years. • 3 years liceum or 4 years technikum, both end with maturity exanination.
Primary School - Lasts 6 years, starts at the age of 7. - Ends with a final exam. - Is Obligatory for every child until the age of 18
Gymnasium • Lasts 3 years, starts at the age of 13. • Ends with a final exam. • Is obligatory for very child until the age of 18
Obligatory until the age of 18 • There are 3 types of schools : Lyceum (3 years), vocational high school (4 years) and vocational school (2 years).
Matura Exam • Education i secondary school ends with maturity exam. • Everyone has to pass 3 writing exams and 2 oral exams. • You should gain 30% to pass
Capital city - Warsaw • Founded in 13th c. • Capital since: 1596
Cracow • Founded before 9th c. • The second capital of Poland.
Częstochowa • Founded in 11th c. • The reliious capital of Poland
Skalnica tatrzańska(Saxifraga perdurans) Dziewięćsił bezłodygowy (Carlina acaulis)
White stork Wisent (European Bison)
Rivers • Vistula (1,047 km ) • Oder (854 km ) • Warta (808 km )
Mountains Poland’s highest point: Rysy (2,499 m in elevation)