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POLAND

POLAND. November 15, 2010. By: Cody Hansbrough Thompson. Poland . Population – 38 Million People Language - Polish Capital – Warsaw Formerly ruled by the U.S.S.R (present day Russia) Currency – Zloty Mostly very flat About the size of New York State. Old Town Warsaw.

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POLAND

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  1. POLAND November 15, 2010 By: Cody Hansbrough Thompson

  2. Poland • Population – 38 Million People • Language - Polish • Capital – Warsaw • Formerly ruled by the U.S.S.R (present day Russia) • Currency – Zloty • Mostly very flat • About the size of New York State

  3. Old Town Warsaw

  4. Polish Coins – Zloty

  5. Zloty - bills

  6. Polish Flag

  7. Polish lady – at a typical market

  8. Poland is northeastern Europe’s largest and most populous country! • Poland was divided among its neighbors in the 1700, and regained its independence shortly after WW1. However, after WWII the Soviet Union formed a communist government to rule the country. • In 1989 the communist government allowed free elections. Many businesses are now owned by people, many in their local communities. • Strengthened ties with Western countries… Joined NATO in 1999. • Warsaw is the capital of Polish life and the area has over 2 millions people, located on the Vistula river in central Poland.

  9. Comparing the USA to Poland

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