Polish Culture
Poland is one of the biggest Central European countries and is divided into 16 subdivisions. Approximately 60.1% of the population of 38.4 million people live in urban areas (CIA, 2019). A majority of the population identify themselves as Poles and speak Polish as their native language (CIA, 2019). The capital in Warsaw, and it is a Unitary parliamentary constitutional Republic with a president and prime minister. It has a legislature divided into and upper and lower house (CIA, 2019). It is bounded by the Baltic Sea, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Slovakia, Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast, the Czech Republic, and Germany (InfoPoland, n.d.).
The geography of Poland is relatively low, with 91% of the country at just 300 meters above sea level (InfoPoland, n.d.). It has a relatively flat terrain, but glaciers in the region formed low hills and numerous small lakes in the northern portion of Poland (InfoPoland, n.d.). The northern portion if densely wooded and is one of the few sites in the world that has remaining primeval forest. The shores of the Baltic sea are dotted with sandy beaches and harbors (InfoPoland, n.d.). The southern portion of Poland is flat and primarily agricultural. The ridges fo the Carpathian Mountains stretch along the Southern border. Approximately 27% of Poland is covered by forest (InfoPoland, n.d.).
The infrastructure and communications systems in Poland have undergone a modernization as a result of economic prosperity. Several nationwide networks provide...
There are 2 state-operated public TV stations and a number of special interest and privately-owned channels (CIA, 2019). Approximately 73.3% of the population has Internet access (CIA, 2019). Poland has a completed electrical grid with 100% coverage and a generating capacity of 38.11 KW (CIA, 2019). They import a greater portion of electricity than they export (CIA, 2019).
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Poland is considered to be an important partner with the U.S. and partners with assistance to Europe, Central Asia, and Eurasia (U.S. Department of State, 2019). The assistance programs include funds for financing of large and small enterprises for the purpose of economic growth (U.S. Department of State, 2019). Investments include training and education, investment and funs, and endowment funds. The U.S. also provides assistance to Poland in helping it meets its NATO obligations and to sustain operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The U.S. has also provided financial assistance to the Polish military (U.S. Department of State, 2019). The U.S. has provided equipment and defense supplies to help the Polish military upgrade and modernize its equipment. Poland maintains an embassy in the United States (U.S. Department of State, 2019). The United States and Poland maintain strong economic and military bilateral relations. The Polish people have demonstrated themselves to be independent and resilient in the face of challenges.…
