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  Poland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is bordered by Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine and Belarus to the east, and the Baltic Sea, Lithuania, and Russia (in the form of the Kaliningrad Oblast exclave) to the north.
Poland began to form into a recognizable unitary and territorial entity around the middle of the 10th century under the Piast dynasty.
Poland's first historically documented ruler, Mieszko I, was baptized in 966, adopting Catholic Christianity as the nation's new official religion, to which the bulk of the population converted in the course of the next century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Republic_of_Poland   (4044 words)

  
 People's Republic of Poland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The People's Republic of Poland or Polish People's Republic (Polish: Polska Rzeczpospolita Ludowa, PRL) was the official name of Poland from 1952 to 1989, during its period of rule by the Communist party, officially called the Polish United Workers' Party (Polska Zjednoczona Partia Robotnicza, or PZPR).
In 1939, Poland had 35.1 million inhabitants, but the census of 14 February 1946 showed only 23.9 million inhabitants.(The difference was partially the result of the border revision.) The losses in national resources and infrastructure amounted to 38%.
The liberation of Poland by the Red Army and the support the Soviet Union had shown for the Polish communists was decisive in the left gaining the upper hand in the new Polish government.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/People's_Republic_of_Poland   (2599 words)

  
 Poland - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
It borders on Germany in the west, on the Baltic Sea and the Kaliningrad region of Russia in the north, on Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine in the east, and on the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the south.
In 1697 the elector of Saxony was chosen king of Poland as Augustus II by a minority faction supported by Czar Peter I. Augustus allied himself with Russia and Denmark against Charles XII of Sweden.
The Sovietization of Poland was accelerated; in 1949, Soviet Marshall Konstantin Rokossovsky was made minister of defense and commander in chief of the Polish army.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/p/poland.asp   (4519 words)

  
 The Ultimate Poland Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
Poland was completely unprepared for the swiftness and ferocity of the attacks because of a failure to modernize her military.
Poland enjoys a temperate climate, with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent slopdropping and mild summers with frequent showers and thunder showers.
Poland's principal ports and harbours are Gdańsk, Gdynia, Kołobrzeg, Szczecin, Świnoujście, Ustka, Warsaw, and Wrocław.
www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Poland   (2240 words)

  
 The Constitution of the Republic of Poland
The Republic of Poland shall safeguard the independence and integrity of its territory and ensure the freedoms and rights of persons and citizens, the security of the citizens, safeguard the national heritage and shall ensure the protection of the natural environment pursuant to the principles of sustainable development.
Public authorities in the Republic of Poland shall be impartial in matters of personal conviction, whether religious or philosophical, or in relation to outlooks on life, and shall ensure their freedom of expression within public life.
The President of the Republic of Poland shall be the supreme representative of the Republic of Poland and the guarantor of the continuity of State authority.
www.constitution.org /cons/poland/konse.htm   (16549 words)

  
 ICL - Poland - Constitution
Hereby establish this Constitution of the Republic of Poland as the basic law for the State, based on respect for freedom and justice, cooperation between the public powers, social dialogue as well as on the principle of aiding in the strengthening the powers of citizens and their communities.
(3) In the event of the election of the President of the Republic being judged invalid, a new election shall be held in accordance with the principles prescribed in Article 128 (2) in relation to a vacancy in the office of President of the Republic.
The President of the Republic shall establish the statute of the Presidential Chancellory and shall appoint and dismiss its Chief.
www.oefre.unibe.ch /law/icl/pl00000_.html   (16909 words)

  
 Republic of Poland -- Concluding Statement of the 2006 Article IV Consultation Mission
Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrow from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, and as part of other staff reviews of economic developments.
For the first time in years, Poland is enjoying a combination of strong and balanced growth, low inflation, rising employment, and a small current account deficit.
Most fundamentally, Poland has benefited from a strong and independent central bank with a sound inflation targeting framework, commitment to a transparent floating exchange rate system, adequate foreign exchange reserves, and an effective role in bank supervision.
www.imf.org /external/np/ms/2006/052206.htm   (2242 words)

  
 Poland
Poland was formally reconstituted in Nov. 1918, with Marshal Josef Pilsudski as chief of state.
All of Poland was occupied by Germany after the Nazi attack on the USSR in June 1941.
Poland was a staunch supporter of the United States and Britain during the Iraq war and sent 200 troops to Iraq (60 were combat soldiers).
www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107891.html   (1379 words)

  
 Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Korea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Korea
According to visa waiver agreement concluded between Governments of the Republic of Poland and Republic of Korea there is no requirement of visa for South Korean nationals traveling to Poland for the period up to 90 days provided that their intended stay is not for the purpose of engaging in any lucrative or paid employment.
Transit visa may be issued for single, double or multiple entries and entitles to transit through the territory of Poland from one country to another within a period of up to 5 days, counting from the day of each entry.
www.polandseoul.org /english/visa01.htm   (700 words)

  
 POLAND
In 1927, a new image of the eagle was adopted by decree of the President of the Republic.
The flag that features Poland's white eagle set against a red shield on the white field is known as a "bandera" (ship's flag or ensign).
In 1948, it was confirmed by the authorities of the Polish People's Republic and introduced to the constitution in 1976.
www.cs.montana.edu /angryk/pages/poland.htm   (596 words)

  
 PHR2004 - The Republic of Poland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The functioning of the Bureau is determined by regulation of the President of the Republic of Poland.
Poland is a member of the Council of Europe (CoE) and has signed and ratified the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Poland is a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and has adopted the OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data.
www.privacyinternational.org /article.shtml?cmd[347]=x-347-83774   (3297 words)

  
 Republic of Poland - General Information
The term of office of the President of the Republic of Poland, elected in a general election, is 5 years from the date the President is sworn into office.
Based of the population Poland is holding 29th position in the world and 8th in Europe.
Almost 80% of deaths in Poland are due to modern diseases, i.e., as a result of diseases of the circulatory system (approximately 50%), malignant neoplasm's (approximately 20%) as well as traumas and poisonings (approximately 7%).
www.polskiinternet.com /poland/indexeng.html   (281 words)

  
 Republic of Poland since1990
The whole is surrounded by a ring with corn in the lower and a gearwheel in the upper half.
Instituted on December 11, 1929, by the Union of Polish Hunting Associations, originally as the Medal of Merit in the Field of Hunting; the name was altered to the present in 1933, and the medal itself was renewed in November 1945.
With creation of the Kingdom of Poland in 1815, the order was retained, divided into four classes and conferred mostly for civilian merit.
www.medals.lava.pl /pl/pl4d3.htm   (2415 words)

  
 GoPoland! Web Travel Guide to Poland
The Republic also ensured that the feudal state survived, and it kept capitalism captive in the mostly German and Jewish dominated cities.
In the mid-17th century, Poland was invaded and pillaged by Sweden.
But the neighboring powers were not satisfied with their initial land grabs, so in 1793 and 1795 they finished what they started and Poland as a political and geographic entity ceased to exist.
www.gopoland.com /history/h3.shtml   (553 words)

  
 Republic of Poland since1990
It had initially the form of the oval red enameled medal, replaced by the cross in 1709 and worn from the neck, and from 1713 on the sash and with a star.
The cross for Bravery awarded in II Republic had an extra diagonal (left to right) stripe of green and dark blue; that awarded in III Republic has a narrow vertical stripe of the same colors in the middle of the ribbon.
On the ribbon bars the cross with Swords is denoted by a pair of swords on the ribbon; since 1960 gold and silver crosses have been marked by a gilt or silver vertical braid in the middle of the ribbon bar.
www.medals.lava.pl /pl/pl4a.htm   (2677 words)

  
 GlobaLex - Poland-- Legal Research Guide
The competent organs to issue the regulations are the President of Republic of Poland, the Council of Ministers, the National Broadcasting Council, the Chairman of the Committee who is a member of the Council of Ministers, and the minister that manages the relevant area of public administration.
President of the Republic of Poland is the supreme representative of the
The President of the Republic is elected by the Nation, in universal, equal and direct elections, conducted by secret ballot.
www.nyulawglobal.org /globalex/Poland.htm   (2177 words)

  
 Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Kidderminster, UK
All Saints' Day is observed throughout Poland [on] Wednesday [1st November], with families meeting at the graves of their deceased relatives, officials laying wreaths at tombs of historic figures and clergymen celebrating masses.
Poland is a country which sporadically hits the headlines of the Anglo-Saxon world.
Now, two centuries after his birth, Poland is beginning to take its rightful place as one of the larger nations in the modern democratic Europe and at last it is possible to see Mickiewicz as a poet rather than a myth.
polcon.tripod.com /consul.html   (1569 words)

  
 Poland List : Poland
Poland - hotels, flights, car rental, travel insurance, guided...
Poland List does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the content available on this Website.
Poland List excludes all liability of any kind (including negligence) in respect of any third party information or other material made available on, or which can be accessed using, this Website.
polandlist.com   (730 words)

  
 Republic of Poland and the IMF -- Page 1 of 7
The Republic of Poland is a subscriber to the Special Data Dissemination Standard.
Listed below are items related to the Republic of Poland, in reverse chronological order (you can also view items by category).
On behalf of: Republic of Azerbaijan, Switzerland, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Poland, Republic of Serbia, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Republic of Uzbekistan.
www.imf.org /external/country/POL   (828 words)

  
 Europe Lodging Centre
Bulgaria - republic in southeastern Europe, situated in the Balkan Peninsula.
Poland - Republic of Poland (Polish Polska Rzeczpospolita), country in central Europe,
Romania - republic in southeastern Europe, bounded on the north by Ukraine;
www.ovayonda.biz   (765 words)

  
 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The conference was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland and held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland.
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland on the third anniversary of the Cracow Proliferation Security Initiative.
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland on the election of Poland to the UN Human Rights Council
www.mfa.gov.pl   (288 words)

  
 UPRP - Home Page of the PPO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Patent Office of the Republic of Poland was established on December 28, 1918.
Poland already entered into the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property on November 10, 1919, joining international cooperation in this field.
The first registration of a trademark took place on April 11, 1924, and the first patent was granted on April 24, 1924.
www.uprp.pl /English   (190 words)

  
 Permanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the United Nations
Allow me to assure you of the readiness of Poland to support you in your efforts during this session.
Welcome to the Home Page of Polish Mission to the UN Poland is one of the original 51 states, which signed the UN Charter in 1945.
Since then, Poland has strongly supported the purposes and principles of the United Nations and has been deeply involved in all works of the Organization.
www.polandun.org   (353 words)

  
 Poland - LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT, TOPOGRAPHY, CLIMATE, FLORA AND FAUNA
Poland - LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT, TOPOGRAPHY, CLIMATE, FLORA AND FAUNA
: Jeszcze Polska nie zginela (Poland Is Not Yet Lost).
Copyright © 2006 - Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation - Copyright notice
www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Europe/Poland.html   (345 words)

  
 President of The Republic of Poland - Main page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A new ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Germany
Appointment of the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland
On August 2, 2006, President Kaczyński appointed Aleksander Marek Szczygło as Chief of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland...
www.president.pl /x.node?id=479   (159 words)

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