MY COUNTRY, MY REGION

POLAND-JELENIA GÓRA

Let’s Learn About Poland

www.flags.net/POLA.htm

Where is Poland?

Map of Poland

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Jelenia Góra

A Few Facts About PolandPoland is a member of the European Union.The money used is 1 zloty = 100 groszy.The population of Poland is 38,621,000.The language spoken is Polish.

The capital of Poland is Warsaw.

Let’s visit the important cities in Poland.(Click on the name of the city to learn more.) Warsaw

Old Town Myslewicki Palace

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Krakow

Gothic cathedralPhotos from www.galenfrysinger.com

(Click on the name of the city to learn

more.)

Gdansk

Seaport harbor

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Poland’s Important PeopleNicolaus Copernicus - famous ancient astronomerFrederic Chopin - a musical composerMarie Curie - woman scientist and the first to win a Nobel PrizeKarol Wojtyla or better known as Pope John Paul II

What Polish Kids DoPolish children work very hard in school and especially study English so that they will be able to get good jobs. Most families are very poor and children see the

importance of trying to get to college and get good jobs.Kids play games such as soccer, volleyball, field and ice hockey and streetball which is like our basketball.The mountains provide hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. Camping, swimming and fishing are popular activities in the summer.

www.poland.dial.pipex.com www.polandforvisitors.commysite.verizon.net

Famous Sights in PolandThe Białowieża Forest is a famous forest where the Białowieża National Park is located. It also has a Bison Reserve where you can visit the bison.Malbork Castle is Europe's largest Gothic castle and was once known as Marienburg, a classic medieval fortress.The central part of Poland has many lakes and this area is called the Great Masurian Lakes.

www.zamek.malbork.pl/

Polish Culture and LifeA traditional folk art is the wycinanki which are a very detailed paper cutout.

At Easter they decorate eggs with very elaborate painting called pisanki.

www.polishamericancenter.org

culture.polishsite.us

The Polish love to dance in their traditional costume. Their well known dance is the polka and they enjoy polka bands.

Photos from www. galenfrysinger.com

What the Polish Like to EatVisit this site to find out about what Polish kids eat!www.e-village.jp/opc/07evc/07aday01/82/index.html

www.e-village.jp/opc/07evc/07aday01/82/index.html

Learn More About Polandwww.galenfrysinger.com/poland.htmChristmas in Poland www.californiamall.com/holidaytraditions/traditions-poland.htmLonely Planet Guide www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/poland/Kids Konnect - Poland www.kidskonnect.com/content/view/329/27/Ask 4 Geo – Poland www.ask4geo.com/poland.php

My regionLower Silesia

2907.000 inhabitants

Lower Silesia Region emeblem;

Traditional outfit of Lower Silesia;

Largest cities

WrocławLegnica

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Tourist attractions

protestant Peace Churches

in Jawor and Swidnica;

Cistertian Abbey in Lubiaz

Cistertian Abbey in Krzeszow

Benedictine Abbey in Legnickie Pole;

Monasteries in Lower Silesia

Ksiaz Castle in Walbrzych

Srebrna Gora, largest mountain fortress in Europe;

Kowary – miniature museum of Lower Silesia monument-buildings;

Sudety Mountains

Szklarka Waterfall in Karkonosze Mountains

Sowie (Eagle) Mountains

Muflon, in Sudety Mountains it lives free;

Niedzwiedzia (Bear) Cave in Kletno

POLAND INVITES YOU!

SEE YOU IN MAY 2013