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POLSKA / POLAND
THE REPUBLIC OF POLANDFACTSPoland with its total area of 312 685 km2 and the population of over 38 mln people is the 9th largest country in Europe. Situated in the heart of Europe, it is bordered by:Ukraine, Byelorussia & Lithuania to the east, Slovakia & Czech Republic to the south, Germany to the west, Baltic Sea & Russia (Kaliningrad District) to the north CAPITAL CITYWarsaw has been capital of Poland l since the late 16th century. It is situated not far from other European cities:Berlin - 580 km, Rome - 1,840 km, Paris - 1,610 km, Barcelona - 2,460 km AIRPORTSAirports operate in the following cities: WARSAW www.lotnisko-chopina.pl KRAKOW www.lotnisko-balice.pl POZNAN www.airport-poznan.com.pl KATOWICE www.gtl.com.pl GDAŃSK www.airport.gdansk.pl/service WROCŁAW www.airport.wroclaw.pl SZCZECIN www.airport.com.pl BYDGOSZCZ www.plb.pl LODZ www.airport.lodz.pl RZESZOW www.lotnisko-rzeszow.pl ZIELONA GORA www.lotnisko-chopina.pl/porty/www/pl/zielonag/zg.html VISA, IMMIGRATION LAWAs of 1st of May 2005 citizens of the EU countries are entitled to move freely within the European Union/European Economic Area. For stays exceeding 90 days please check the Polish Foreign Ministry website in English: www.msz.gov.plOn 21st December 2007 Poland, together with 8 other new EU Member States, joined the Schengen area, a territory with no checks at internal borders formed by the 24 States. These States apply uniform rules concerning entry and short stays in their territories. For further information concerning entry requirements and residence in Poland please contact a local polish embassy or consulate in your country. Citizens of the following countries are not required to be in possession of a visa when entering Poland for less than 90 days: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (Special Administrative Region), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela Foreigners wanting to legally visit Poland should make their way to a Polish diplomatic outpost in their own country, where they will be given full information on the rules governing their visit to Poland. The list of Polish consulates abroad is accessible on the Polish Foreign Ministry website in English: www.msz.gov.pl. OFFICIAL LANGUAGEPolishTIMESummer: GMT+2Winter: GMt+1 LOCAL CURRENCYThe local currency in Poland is the Polish Zloty (PLN).Denomination: 1 zloty = 100 groszy Coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5 zlotys and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 groszy. Banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 zlotys. CREDIT CARDSMajority of hotels, restaurants, shops, travel offices, airline agencies and fuel stations accept: American Express, Visa, Dinners Club, Eurocard-MasterCard.MONEY EXCHANGEMoney can best be exchanged in banks or exchange counters called"KANTOR". Banks charge a commission, exchange counters do not. You can find them in city centers, shopping centers and tourist areas. You may also use ATM machines, which are very convenient since you receive the money in local currency at the inter-bank exchange rate. You will be charged a fee from your bank.It is also possible to exchange money at most hotels. TELEPHONEMobile phone networks cover 94% of the country.The best way to call out of Poland is to use pre-paid phone cards like: TELEPIN or TELEGROSIK. You can use them from any public phone or your hotel room. Please remember that you will need a different card for local calls if you are calling from public phones. Prices of pre-paid phone cards are as follow: 10 pln, 15 pln, 25 pln or 50 pln. Telephone cards for both local and international call can be purchased at either newsagents or post offices. INSURANCEIt is always recommended to get travel insurance before traveling abroad.CUSTOMS REGULATIONCustoms rules and procedures are similar to those applied in the majority of EU countries.Detailed information is available from the Ministry of Finance, tel. + (4822) 6943194. INFORMATION FOR DRIVERSThe main road network in Poland adds up to 18 thousand kilometers, of which 673 km are motorways, and 230 km dual carriageways. The map of the road network is available on the website of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways, at:http://www.gddkia.gov.pl/article/drogi_i_mosty/drogi_krajowe//index.php?id_item_tree=e567e5058d8b96def207ca07f1469bd5 When crossing the Polish border, an alien driving a car registered outside the EU is required to purchase a civil liability insurance policy, commonly referred to as the "Green Card". Poland is a member of a wide-ranging international system of such cards. Such insurance can be bought in the travelers own country, which will cost less than buying it at the border. The "Green Card" (insurance policy) is a form of civil protection of a car owner or a person driving it, should damage to a third party occur while driving the vehicle. The insurance guarantees in the case of any damages, the insurer will cover the costs. PUBLIC TRANSPORTPoland is famous for its public transportation. It is very easy and safe to use. Buses and trams (underground runs only in Warsaw) run frequently. You validate your tickets for the entire journey after entering. You can buy tickets at kiosks, newsagents, certain shops or post offices.TAXISTaxis in Poland are reliable and it is recommended to use reputable companies such as: Barbakan 9661 in Krakow or MPT 9191 in Warsaw. If you take a R20;privateR21; taxi establish the price before or insist the driver used the meter.PUBLIC HOLIDAYS1 January - New Year's DayFirst Day of Easter; Sunday (first Sunday after the first spring full moon) Second Day of Easter - Monday 1 May Worker;s Day 3 May - the anniversary of the proclamation of Constitution of 3rd May Corpus Christi; On Thursday of the ninth week after Easter 15 August - The Virgin Mary Assumption 1 November - All Saints' Day 11 November - Independence Day 25 December - Christmas Day 26 December - Boxing Day SHOPPINGShopping hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00(shopping centers) 09:00-21:00 Saturdays: 10:00-14:00 (shopping centers) 09:00-21:00 Sundays: only shopping centers 10:00-20:00 RESTAURANTSMost of the restaurants are open from 12:00 till 23:00 on weekdays and during weekends from 12:00 till 24:00.TIPSIf you wish to tip for good service in a restaurant, it is customary to leave your waiter 10% of the overall bill, but always ask if the tip is included in your bill or not. Tips are not included for: chambermaids, local sightseeing guides, bus drivers. It is an accepted practice to tip more than 10% for an excellent service. MUSEUMSMost of the museums are open Tue; Sun from 10:00 till 18:00. Remember museums in Poland are closed on Mondays!!!CLIMATEContinental, moderate, changeable weather.Poland has a moderate climate with both maritime and continental elements. This is due to humid Atlantic air which collides over its territory with dry air from the Eurasian interior. As a result, the weather tends to be capricious and the seasons may look quite different in consecutive years. The average temperature in July is 19 °C (67 °F), but there are many summer days when temperatures rise to 30°C (86°F). The best time of the year for practicing winter sports is between January and March. AVERAGE TEMPERATURESPeak winter; January:Coast and the West: from 0 to -1° North-East: from - 4,5° to - 5,5° Mountains (South): - 7° Peak Summer; July: Coast 16,5° Mountains (South) 19° Average annual rainfall: 600 mm Hot days, when the temperature exceeds 25°C, may occur from May to September. | ||