Europe: Poland
About Poland
Poland gained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite country following the war, but one that was comparatively tolerant and progressive. Labor turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent trade union "Solidarity" that over time became a political force and by 1990 had swept parliamentary elections and the presidency. A "shock therapy" program during the early 1990s enabled the country to transform its economy into one of the most robust in Central Europe, boosting hopes for acceptance to the EU. Poland joined the NATO alliance in 1999.
| Vital Statistics | |
| Capitol City: | Warsaw |
| Population: | 38,633,912 (July 2001 est.) |
| Percent below poverty: | 18.4% (2000 est.) |
| Language: | Polish |
| Date of independence: | 11 November 1918 (independent repub |
| Form of government: | republic |
| Title of Leader: | President |
| Natural Resources: | coal, sulfur, copper, natural gas, silver, lead, salt, arable land |
| Environmental Issues: | situation has improved since 1989 due to decline in heavy industry and increased environmental concern by postcommunist governments; air pollution nonetheless remains serious because of sulfur dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants, and the result |
| Agricultural Products: | potatoes, fruits, vegetables, wheat; poultry, eggs, pork |
| Imports: | machinery and transport equipment 38.2%, intermediate manufactured goods 20.8%, chemicals 14.3%, miscellaneous manufactured goods 9.5% (1999) |
| Exports: | machinery and transport equipment 30.2%, intermediate manufactured goods 25.5%, miscellaneous manufactured goods 20.9%, food and live animals 8.5% (1999) |
| Trading Partners: | IMPORTS: Germany 25.2%, Italy 9.4%, France 6.8%, Russia 5.8%, UK 4.6%, Netherlands 3.7% (1999) EXPORTS: Germany 36.1%, Italy 6.5%, Netherlands 5.3%, France 4.8%, UK 4.0%, Czech Republic 3.8% (1999) |
Poland Headlines
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[Ad - World3News.com/JOBS] - Sep 7 2010 11:36 a.m.
EU: Confident Poland/Russia Gas Deal Will Fit EU Rules
[ADVFN India] - Sep 7 2010 11:36 a.m.
EU exec sees compromise on Poland-Russia gas deal
[Sharenet] - Sep 7 2010 11:27 a.m.
EU: Confident Poland/Russia Gas Deal Will Fit EU Rules
[Nasdaq] - Sep 7 2010 11:22 a.m.
Poland to forge closer military ties with India
[Warsaw Business Journal] - Sep 7 2010 11:01 a.m.
Poland's Zloty Weakens First Time in Five Days on European Banking
[Polish News Bulletin] - Sep 7 2010 10:51 a.m.
Stralsund zeigt erstmals aus Polen zur
[Polish News Bulletin] - Sep 7 2010 10:51 a.m.
Cheap Polish apartments can be found, but not easily
[Warsaw Business Journal] - Sep 7 2010 10:17 a.m.
Austrian court verdict not the end of story, says TP boss
[Warsaw Business Journal] - Sep 7 2010 10:17 a.m.
US aerospace firm to invest in Wroc?aw
[Warsaw Business Journal] - Sep 7 2010 10:17 a.m.
?abka IPO in the offing
[Warsaw Business Journal] - Sep 7 2010 10:17 a.m.
Wellness in Polen: Alternativen zum teuren Wellnessurlaub in
[Polish News Bulletin] - Sep 7 2010 9:20 a.m.
Sale of Poland's Polkomtel stalls
[Private Equity News] - Sep 7 2010 8:49 a.m.
GN initiates claims against TPSA
[IT Web] - Sep 7 2010 8:08 a.m.
Poland woos Indian investment with incentives
[IndiaVision] - Sep 7 2010 7:34 a.m.
Poland keen to sell tank recovery vehicles
[IndiaVision] - Sep 7 2010 7:07 a.m.
Euro 2012 projects behind schedule in Poland
[Polish News Bulletin] - Sep 7 2010 6:36 a.m.
Polish Treasury Minister Rules Out Lotos Bid by PKN Orlen, Parkiet
[Polish News Bulletin] - Sep 7 2010 6:36 a.m.
Infosys to expand ops in Poland
[Times of India] - Sep 7 2010 6:18 a.m.
Poland offers ?open gate? to India Inc
[Express Buzz] - Sep 7 2010 5:46 a.m.
The Economist: A Polish hawk turns dovish on Russia
[Polish News Bulletin] - Sep 7 2010 5:34 a.m.
Polish steel distributors get green light for merger
[Polish News Bulletin] - Sep 7 2010 5:34 a.m.
Warsaw Voice: Kaczynski Calls for Loyalty Among PiS Members
[Polish News Bulletin] - Sep 7 2010 5:34 a.m.
World Rally Championship calendar for 2011 announced, Poland excluded
[Polish News Bulletin] - Sep 7 2010 5:34 a.m.
PKN ORLEN issues bonds to ORLEN Koltrans
[Stock Market Wire] - Sep 7 2010 4:55 a.m.
PKN ORLEN issues bonds to Anwil
[Stock Market Wire] - Sep 7 2010 4:55 a.m.
Infosys to expand back office operations in Poland
[NetIndia123.com] - Sep 7 2010 4:35 a.m.
Poland woos Indian investment with incentives
[NetIndia123.com] - Sep 7 2010 4:34 a.m.
Production of cauliflowers in Poland According to Polish Central Statistic Office (GUS) in years 2005-2009 the biggest production area of cauliflowers in Poland was in 2006 (11.6 thousand ha) and the smallest in 2008 (10.5 thousand ha). As regards harvest
[Fresh Plaza] - Sep 7 2010 3:31 a.m.
Warsaw Bourse Files Prospectus with Financial Market Regulator
[Warsaw Voice] - Sep 7 2010 2:57 a.m.
Poland Seeks International Investor for Lotos
[Warsaw Voice] - Sep 7 2010 2:57 a.m.
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