Travel links to
POLAND
Rzeczpospolita Polska - The Republic of Poland
With Travel Link Co-ordinators
Polish low-cost airline Centralwings has announced that from October 28th 2007
it will be extending its network from the UK to offer flights from Manchester
to Krakow three times a week, and Warsaw four times a week.
Centralwings is also introducing a new route between Edinburgh and Poznan
(three times a week).
The new flights are in addition to Centralwings' existing services from
London Stansted to Warsaw, Gatwick to Warsaw, Krakow and Wroclaw,
and destinations in Poland from Dublin, Shannon and Cork.
Budget airline Ryanair does not currently run a service to Poland from
Manchester or Edinburgh, and Easyjet only fly Edinburgh to Krakow,
so Centralwings's new routes will be filling a gap in the market, particularly for people travelling from the north of the UK.
The Polish airline promises competitive prices for its new routes
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Poland is the largest of the East European countries which joined the EU in May 2004.
Poland is comparable in size to
Italy or Germany (in USA larger than New Mexico) and with a population of approximately 39 millions
(e.g. more than California) it ranks among the most influential and remarkable countries in central and
Eastern Europe. Poland is a stable democracy with a truly fascinating history,
great cultural heritage and several areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Many Polish tourist sights have already gained a worldwide reputation and are an absolute must to see
if you consider a journey to this area:
Kraków, Warszawa, Gdansk, Czestochowa, Auschwitz, the Tatra mountains.
Though our offer is aimed primarily at the famous spots we would like to draw your attention also to the less
densely populated areas and offer also unconventional, but seductive program.
Our approach to traveling will assure you both a secure and enjoyable stay. Let us help you to discover our
beautiful country.
Area: 322,577 sq km
Population: 38.7 Mil.
Density/sq km: 124
Capital: Warszawa (Warsaw) 1.65 Mil.
Administrative division: 16 provinces (wojewodztwa)
President: Aleksandr Kwasniewski (since 1995)
Prime Minister: Leszek Miller
Parliament: the Sejm 460 deputies, the Senate 100 deputies (four-year term),
Currency: 1 Zloty (PLN) = 100 Groszy (aprx. 4 USD)
Time: GMT+1h
Religion: Catholics 90.7 %, Orthodox 1.4%, others 7.9%
Nationalities: Poles 98.5 %, Ukrainians 0.6%, Germans 0.5, others 0.4%
GDP: 3910 USD p. c.
Inflation: 7.3%
Average monthly salary/month: 480 USD
Unemployment: 17%
Urbanization: 65%
Literacy: 99%
Tourism: 14 million tourists visit Poland every year, Poland ranks 14th in the world as
a tourist destination.
Border countries: Germany (467 km), Czech Republic (790 km), Slovakia (538 km),
Ukraine (529 km), Belarus (416 km), Russia (210 km), Lithuania (103 km), Baltic coastline (788 km)
Surface: Poland consists mostly of lowlands, the lowest point -
the village of Racki Elblaskie 1.8 meters below the sea level.
Mountains: On the Southern border, High Tatra (highest peak Rysy 2,499 m),
Bieszczady, Beskid, Karkonosze,
Gory Stolowe
Rivers: the Vistula (Wisla) 1,047 km, the Odra, the Bug, the Warta
Lakes: Sniardwy (Mazury)113,8 sq km
23 National Parks
SEASIDE
In the Summer the Polish sea-side comes to life. Go to Miedzyzdroje, Leba or the Hel Peninsula,
you will be rewarded by historically captivating cities, several highlights of nature and
relaxed maritime climate. you can bathe there after all - the temperature is about 18 °C.
BEER & VODKA
Recommendable bear brands are Okocim, Tyskie, Zywiec, Heweliusz, Lech or Tatra.
You can also test the other names: Królewskie, Warka, EB, Piast, Kujawiak, Brok or
Dojlidy. Besides, you can quite easily find also Czech, German, Danish or Slovak beer.
It is very popular to mix beer with raspberry or black currant juice (piwo z sokiem) and
drinking it using a straw. Some people find refreshing hot beer with cloves and cinnamon.
Vodka consumption is a bit on the wane. Still it is considered the drink which makes
human contacts easy-going and enables discussions about the more difficult topics.
The name for vodka has changed over centuries. Formerly it was called okowita
(from aqua vitae - the water of life in Latin) which changed into gorzalka
(from the verb gorzec - to glow). Wódka (related to woda - i.e. water) proved to be
the best name for it. If you want to try the most famous brands,
choose Zubrowka with the characteristic bison label, distilled in Bialowieza world-known for
the last bison reserve in Europe. Zubrowka has a long leaf of special grass in the bootle,
which blesses vodka with green colour and a special flavour. The most usual vodkas are
Wyborowa or Sobieski. Very special is krupnik, vodka with honey or
Vodka Goldwasser - vodka with pieces of real gold in it.
Mead (miód pitny) is considered the oldest drink of all Slavonic nations. Do not forget it,
mead has a very delicate, sweet taste.
MORE Information:
www.travellinkco-ordinators.com
www.staypoland.com/other_hotel_resources.asp
www.warsaw1.net/travel_pages.asp
www.prague-hotel.co.uk/other_resources.asp
www.warsaw1.net Travel to Warsaw Poland, Warsaw hotels and information
Hotels in Warsaw, Accommodation in Poland. Great choice of >hotels and apartments
www.bb-krakow.com Krakow hotels, Apartments in Krakow,
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