Foreword | p. 4 |
Geography | p. 7 |
Somewhere in the Middle | |
At a Glance | p. 8 |
What's the Weather Like? | |
Fast Facts | |
Average Temperature & Rainfall | |
Physical Map | |
Special Feature: Poland's Waterway | p. 13 |
Special Feature: An Accidental Desert | p. 15 |
Nature | p. 17 |
Ancient Nature | |
At a Glance | p. 18 |
Varied Wildlife | |
Species at Risk | |
Vegetation & Ecosystems Map | |
Special Feature: Welcome Back Bison | p. 21 |
Special Feature: An Unlikely Nature Reserve | p. 23 |
Special Feature: Who Gives a Hoot? | p. 25 |
History | p. 27 |
Crossroads of Europe | |
At a Glance | p. 28 |
Polish Rule | |
Time line | |
Historical Map | |
Special Feature: Underground City of Salt | p. 31 |
Special Feature: Where Is the World? | p. 32 |
Special Feature: September 11, 1683 | p. 33 |
Special Feature: The Home Army | p. 35 |
Special Feature: Workers' Solidarity | p. 36 |
People & Culture | p. 39 |
A Catholic Culture | |
At a Glance | p. 40 |
A Changing Population | |
Common Polish Phrases | |
Population Map | |
Special Feature: Passion Plays | p. 42 |
Special Feature: National Holidays | p. 44 |
Special Feature: Chopin Polonaise | p. 45 |
Special Feature: The City of Culture | p. 46 |
Special Feature: Watching, Waiting, and Eating | p. 47 |
Government & Economy | p. 49 |
The European Dream | |
At a Glance | p. 50 |
Dictators and Democracy | |
Trading Partners | |
Political Map | |
Special Feature: How the Government Works | p. 52 |
Special Feature Map: Industry | p. 54 |
Special Feature: The Polish Pope | p. 55 |
Special Feature: Lech Walesa | p. 57 |
Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report! | p. 58 |
Glossary | p. 60 |
Bibliography | |
Further Information | p. 61 |
Index | p. 62 |
Credits | p. 64 |
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