Poland

Poland is a beguiling mixture of sandy beaches on the northern Baltic coast, the rocky, snow-capped crags in the south and historic, gothic architecture in its major cities. Visitors can expect to be welcomed with unconditional Slavic hospitality, in a country that is developing while maintaining a sense of its history.

Capital – Warsaw
Major cities and towns - Krakow, Lublin and Poznan
Places of interest – Zakopane, Torun and Gdansk
Time Zone – GMT +1
Language – Polish (primary), English, German and Russian. Learn the basics of Polish at www.anglik.net
Poland currency - Poland uses Poland Zlotych. One PLN is worth around 18 pence. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc