Poland The colors of the Polish flag are

Poland The colors of the Polish flag are based on the colors of the national coat of arms which is a white eagle on a red shield and dates back to 13 th century. The red symbolizes the blood shed in the country's fight for independence and the white symbolizes peace.

• Population: 38, 383, 809 • rank: 33 in the world

Life expectancy • total population: 76 years • Male: 72 years • female: 80 years

Religion • Roman Catholic • Roman catholic follows the 7 sacarments 1) baptism 2) confessions of sins 3) first co 4) conformation 5) marriage 6) holy orders 7) last wrights

Polish language • • • hello – czese how are you – jak sie masz please – prosze thank you – dziekuje do you speak english – czy mowisz po angielsku

Holiday • Independence day- November 11 th • the countries assumption of independence in 1918 The day is celebrated mostly by officials. Houses, buildings, buses and trams are embellished with Polish flags

Cheese Babka • • • • • 1 (. 25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 pinch white sugar 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup lukewarm milk 3 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 1/2 cups farmers cheese 1/3 cup white sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Tourist attractions Masuria lakes Things to do on a regular basis • For sailors, fishermen, hikers, cyclists and those who simply seek tranquility, Masuria is holiday destination number one. Apart from water sports and the simple wandering around absorbing the atmosphere, you may explore a multitude of historical places. Teutonic castles, beautiful churches and palaces as well as Hitler's wartime headquarters • Polish Opera • including bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs. and dancing is a big activity in Poland.

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