Poland

1. RE DISCOVERING KNOWN UN Poland

2. POLAND AT A GLANCE • Location: Central Europe • Neighbouring Countries: 7 – Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Kaliningrad Oblast. • Seas: Balitc Sea • Area: 312,679 km² • Topography: plains, grasslands, highlands, mountain ranges.

3. SIP OF HISTORY OVER 1000 YEARS 1791 1795 1807 1788-92 1815 1773 1901 1772-1795 1920 1926 1683 1914 -1918 1569 1939-1945 1466 1948 1410 1952 1364 1981 1989 • 1025 • 966 2004 ”let’s create history – not repeat it”

4. CONTRIBUTION OF POLAND INTO THE WORLD SCIENCE Polish scientists were responsible for the following breakthroughs in science: STEFAN BANACH(1892-1945) mathematician, creator of functional analysis who set up School in Lvov which paved the way for Polish mathematics to the top of world ranking KAROL OLSZEWSKI– chemist, professor of Jagiellonian University who in 1833 together with physicist ZYGMUNT WRÓBLEWSKI led to condensation of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide from air more... more... JAN CZOCHRALSKI (1885-1953)– elaborated the production method of monocrystals used for manufacturing ofsemi-conductors

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6. 1903 Henryk Sienkiewicz(Literature) Sienkiewicz received his Nobel Prize for „Quo vadis”. 1905 Maria Skłodowska Curie (Physics) 1911 Maria Skłodowska Curie (Chemistry) Władysław Reymont(Literature) He got his Nobel Prize for the novel entitled „Chłopi” 1924 Czesław Miłosz(Literature) He was awarded for his contribution to literary output. 1980 Lech Wałęsa (Politics) 1983 Wisława Szymborska (Literature) She was granted the Nobel Prize for her contribution to literary heritage. 1996

7. CONTEMPORARY ACHIEVEMENTS • Polish chemistry, physics and mathematics can boast the highest number of scientific publications in all fields of sciences, taking 19th place on the ranking list of Scientific Information Institute in Philadelphia; 19 Physics Mathematics History Chemisty

8. POLISH SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS • the discovery of the practical implementation of blue laserby the team led by prof.Sylwester Porowski from PAN ( to detect cancer cells, control rockets or monitor contamination) • the design of the technology for the manufacture of the smallest synthetic diamonds in the world • designing nano-crystals for the purposes of 3G mobile telephony systems • the discovery of a substance which induces cancer cells to self destruct and vaccines against Heine-Medina and typhus

9. SUCCESSES IN FIELD OF MEDICINE • implanting novatory valvules in the heart by the group of cardio-surgeons, led by prof.Jerzy Sadowski from the Hospital named after the Pope John II in Cracow, • constructing an artificial heart, • producing Polish insulin, • elaborating the test to check presence of CHEK2 gene for detecting predispositions to cancer, • designing unique scald bandages, • making the first European cardiosurgical robot Robin Heart.

10. SPACE EXPLORATION Bohdan Paczyński – renowned for searching dark matter in Universe PAN Space Research Centre specialising in designing instruments and devices e.g. spectro-photo-metres for 2008 Interplanetary Mission Beppi Colombo – unmanned space craft to probe Mercury, Mars, Tytan. more... more... more...

11. WORLD OF ART Witold Lutosławski (1913- 1994) avant-garde composer but his mournful music made the biggest impression on audience, Krzysztof Penderecki (1933) the most versatile composer, author of Credo whose operas are performed on the stages all over the world e.g.”Raj utracony, Czarna Maska and Król Ubu” Who are they ?? Tadeusz Kantor – avant-garde artist hailed the importer of novelties form West”, an inventor of new techniques in painting, sculpture, graphics, theatre, happening. Henryk M. Górecki (1933) –his III Symphony became an international bestseller in Baden-Baden 1976 , making him one of the best contemporary composers. Magdalena Abakanowicz – creator of a new form of spatial tapestry,after being awarded in Sao Paulo Biennale 1965 gainedinternational fame.

12. Andrzej Wajda is a known throughout the world Polish director. In his movies he shows fates of people in important historic moments . He received many prestigious awards such as: Gold Bear at the Berlin Festival; Golden Palm at Festival in Cannes for the motion picture entitled: Iron Man “Człowiek z Zelaza”. He was nominated for the Oscar for the film about Katyn. In 2000 he was awarded Oscar for lifetime achievements. Do you know any polish oscar laureates?? Zbigniew Rybczyński -1983 for the best cartoon film Jan A.P. Kaczmarek –2005for composing music to the film ”Finding Neveland” Allan Starski and Ewa Brown- for screenplay of Schindler’s List” Janusz Kamiński –1993 and 1998 for shooting the films: ”Schindler’s List” and ”Saving Private Ryan”. Roman Polański-2003 for directing the film” The Pianist”

13. HUMAN RESOURCES • Polish IT specialists are much sought after abroad. • Effective manufacturers • Well-qualified managerial staff in Poland • Talented Youth • Resourceful entrepreneurs

14. MAIN ASSET: POLISH YOUTH INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES Poland distinguishes itself in terms of ICT graduates who are winning in the prestigious Top Coder ranking and also achieving high positions in the worldwide Polish Students the best at ICT in the world! For the last 12 years pupils of junior highschools have been winning gold medals at International Computer Science Contests. In 2006 Filip Wolski became the world champion in computer studies in Mexico. In 2007Tomasz Kulczyński repeated his success in Croatia. A year later Marcin Kościelnicki took the third place in the world contest in Egypt.

15. MANAGEMENT Lifetech –life saving system is an invention made a year later by students from University of Technology in Poznań. They beat 250 teams and proved to be the best in the world. The highest note was givento them by jury ofComputer Society in charge of International Design Competition in Washington. • In April 2005 Cracow University of Economics graduates won an international management contest – EUROMANAGER in Lisbon. In 2008 students of computer science in Warsaw University won 9th edition of Global Managament Challenge. Google Code Jam Competition and the IBM Linux Scholars Challenge. • Over 300 Polish IT engineers are employed at the Silicon Valley.

16. WORLD CUP OF CHESS & BRIDGE Poles are ranked among the best chess players in the world. In 2008 Radosław Wojtaszek became Champion of Europe in chess. The best Polish chess players are Bartosz and Monika Soćkowie. The latter is the first Polish woman who was granted the title of man super champion. Polish bridge players are also considered to be amongthe best 3 teamsin the world, soon after Americans and Italians. At the International Championship of Mind Sports held in Pekin in 2008 Polish bridge players won 2 silver and 1 brown medal.

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18. Poland leading yacht producer in the region Polish boat builders have specialized in small and medium sized yachts of up to 7.5 metres in length. The so called ‘Big Five’ of the Polish boatyards, which include Balt Yacht, Delphia Yachts, Galeon, Ostróda Yachts and Ślepsk, export nearly 100% of their production.

19. Poland - aviation sector valley Poland’s "aviation valley” is famous for its aviation industry and pilot training centres. It draws its knowledge from a hundred years of aviation traditions and 70 years of Polish experience in aviation. Manufacturing companies in Poland produce: • light sports, passenger, agricultural and training aircrafts, • helicopters, • gliders, • aircraft parts and accessories. • In general, there are more than 60 aviation companies operating in Poland which employ a total of 18 thousand people. The aircraft are exported, mainly to: the USA, Venezuela, Italy, Greece, Canada, Spain, Germany, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and Iraq. One of them is PZL Mielec ( Manufacturer of light transport and special-purpose airplanes, agro and fire-fighting and  trainer aircraft, supplier of aerostructures and aircraft components for international industrial cooperation programs).

20. Poland - centre of automotive sector suppliers • Poland is also a leading manufacturer of components such as: • tyres, • car seats and upholstery, • car electronics, • electric cables, • Engines are slowly becoming “Polish specialty”. • car brake's systems. • Components manufactured in Poland are installed in cars of many brands, such as: Mercedes, Nissan, Opel, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen, Isuzu, Fiat, Citroen, Honda, Peugot, Volvo, BMW, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and Ferrari. • Our boast: cars Gepard and Leopard produced in Mielec

21. Poland best agricultural products

22. Discovering DIFFERENT FLAVOURS Polish sausages, Kiełbasa, come in a wide range of styles such as Swojska, Krajańska, Szynkowa, Biała, śląska, Krakowska, podhalańska, and others. Sausages in Poland are generally made of pork, rarely beef. In Poland, vodka (Polish: wódka), has been produced since the early Middle Ages. Honey is the perfect sweetener for hot winter drinks Oscypek (Polish; plural: oscypki) is a smoked cheese made of salted sheep milk Żubrówka- also known in English as Bison Grass Vodka. In Poland since the 16th century, and by 18th century it was one of the favourite raw drinks of the nobility Infusion of herbs, berries or fruits steeped in alcohol

23. UNESCO HERITAGE • 1978 - CRACOW’S HISTORIC CENTRE • 1978 - WIELICZKA SALT MINE • 1979 - THE BIAŁOWIEZA FOREST 1979 - AUSCHWITZ BIRKENAU –GERMAN NAZI CONCENTRATION AND EXTERMINATION CAMP (1940-1945) • 1980 - HISTORIC CENTRE • OF WARSAW

24. UNESCO • 1992 - OLD TOWN OF ZAMOŚĆ 1997 - MEDIEVAL TOWN OF TORUŃ 1997 - CASTLE OF THE TEUTONIC ORDER IN MALBORK 1990 - KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA THE MANNERIST RCHITECTURAL AND PARK LANDSCAPE COMPLEX AND PILGRIMAGE PARK

25. UNESCO 2003 - WOODEN CHURCHES OF SOUTHERN LITTLE POLAND 2001 - CHURCHES OF PEACE IN JAWOR AND ŚWIDNICA 2006 - THE CENTENNIAL HALL IN WROCŁAW 2004 - PARK MUŻAKOWSKI

26. THE WHOLE WORLD IN ONE SPOT You Needn’t Leave Poland St Peter’s Square The Statue of Liberty

27. Inwałd, a small town located in the south of Poland. It's a place where you can meet beautiful miniature models of the most famous architectural wonders from all over the world. In the park you can admire structures like: the Colosseum, the Statue of Liberty, the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, the Great Sphinx of Giza, the White House and many other. It sounds fantastic, isn't it? MINIATURE LANDMARK PARK

28. SAFARI GOLD PANNING WESTERN CITY VIKINGS’ FESTIVAL CHIVALRY COMPETITIONS MINIATURE WORLD DISCOVERING EXOTIC POLAND Warsaw

29. It’s safari in Świerkocin near Gorzów Wielkopolski. You could see there more than 600 species of animals from the whole world. An area of Safari ZOO is about 20ha. Roads are similar to African Savannah , wild prairies or Mongolian Steppe and they lead to the most exotic animals. There are four regions in the ZOO: Asia , Africa, South America and Mongolian zone. In the ZOO we have to move only by cars. We mustn’t go out of the car and feed animals even if they come near us. Thanks to that trip, we can see the animals in close-up ,so it gives us the opportunity to have different view of wildlife. ADVENTURE ON SAFARI

30. If you share our passion for gold prospecting and collecting gold nuggets, this place is for you. Welcome to the capital city of Polish Gold - Złotoryja. Catch Gold Fever!     It is undoubtedly the most wonderful small town in the Sudeten mountains. Only here will you find gold - both in nearby streams, and in hearts of inhabitants. For years local authorities have been doing activities associated with traditional seeking of the gold ore.This long-standing experience shows that they provide high-quality services which enjoy great popularity.

31. The atmosphere of the gold prospecting triggers unusual joy in participants, arousing rivalry and sometimes even leading to the illness called „gold fever”. Gold is the symbol of the affluence and riches. The word itself evokes pleasant thrill in hearts of many people. Stay  for Adventure!  Gold Fever Prospecting

32.   In 2001 the representation of Poland participated in the World Championships in Australia – from where we brought two gold medals, in 2002 in Japan we won a gold medal in the category of amateurs, and in 2003 about 70 strong representation team of Poland took part in the world championships in Switzerland taking also high places among competitors. OUR SUCCESSES IN  GOLD PROSPECTING & PANNING

33. COME FOR THE HISTORY!

34. The Polish Brotherhood of Gold Panning is an organizationoperating for the promotion of the city, the region, and Poland as an unusually attractive place for tourists. Their another objective is the popularization of „gold panning" as an active form of family rest in the natural environment.  They are the only Polish organiser of ” gold prospecting” events - displays, cups, regional, Polish , European and world championships. Till now ten editions of the International Open Polish Championships have been held in which a few hundred competitors from Europe, Australia and the USA participated. They also got media coverage. It is a member of the world federation (World Goldpanning Association) with the registered office in Great Britain.In 2000 the Brotherhood was entrusted with the task of being the hostto the World Gold Panning Championships, which was recognised as the "best tourist offer for Central and Eastern Europe". WHOSE  IDEA  WAS  IT?

35. The Western Country town called 'Kansas City' in Rudnik near Grudziądz in the southern part of Poland. It is not a very big village, but it looks like in the old western film. You can meet cowboys or Indians there or see a show. There are a lot of them - for example a bank robbery or defence of Alamo fort.. Kansas City gives you an opportunity to go to the Saloon in the evening and take part in dancing show full of country dances. There is also a small zoo and other attractions. Western city

36. The event is considered as one of the largest and most important events of this kind in Europe, every year it attracts one thousand participants from dozen European countries, as well as from United States and Australia. During the festival, you will be able to see, among others, Slav races and Vikings ships, theatre productions, Slavs and Vikings battle, presentation of early medieval crafts, cooking and Slavs and Vikings camp, Slavic wedding ceremony, sea battle, slaves market, horse fighting, the presentation of Slavic myth about the creation of the world, and even a competition for the most dignified beard. One of the main organizers of the event is association: Slavs and Vikings Wolin - Jomsborg - Vineta Center. Vikings’ festival I strongly advise you to see the historical festival which takes place at the Promenada Centre in Rynia, near Warsaw - the site of Viking ruins.

37. CHIVALRY COMPETITIONS • On the fields of Grunwald • In the castle of Princess Anna Wazówna in Golub-Dobrzyn • Chivarly Tournament of St. Dominik in Gdańsk • Knights Feasts in Rynie /Mazury

38. MUSEUM OF WAX FIGURES Międzyzdroje

40. European School Club AUTHORS: We hope that you enjoyed this presentation ;) Liceum Ogólnokształcące 1 Jędrusiów 1 • Edyta Grądziel • Adrianna Szady • Klaudia Ząbek • Adrianna Sztuka • Karolina Dudek • Joanna Madura • Joanna Działo • Sara Rajzer • Radka Bociek • Ewa Jędrzejowska • Agata Wieczorek • Alicja Dziura • Eliza Jurek • Sara Jarochowska • Marika Frankiewicz • Weronika Mędrak 3 9 3 0 0 Mielec Polska

41. The end of slide show Source: Internet - www.paiz.gov.pl Atlas Polski - Reader’s Digest

42. Poland came into being in the 10th century through unification of Slavic tribes by Duke Mieszko I. He was the first historical duke of Poland

43. The first King of Poland was Boleslaw I (Boleslaus the Brave) crowned in 1025. The outline of Polish territory was changing constantly because Poland had strong and aggressive neighbours just then with whom our homeland was waging wars.

44. The last King of Poland was Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski who abdicated in 1795. In the same year Poland disappeared from the European Map because it was scooped by Russia, Austria and Prussia. In 1918 Poland got back her independence, but as early as in 1939 it was attacked by the Third Reich and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic.

45. Between 1945 and 1989 Poland was under influence of the USSR as a socialist country.Martial law was introduced in Poland on 13th December in 1981. Since1989 our motherland has been sovereign country.

46. In 1999Poland joined NATO and in 2004 entered the European Union Poland became a democratic country.

47. Casimir III the Great was one of the most outstanding lords of Poland and the last from the Piast dynasty. In 1333 he acceded to the throne of Poland. He was waging very active foreign policy by developing contacts with the Teutonic Order, Czech, Hungary and Kievan Rus′. Casimir the Great strengthened the Polish country, founded 50 cities and walled about 30 of them. In 1364 he founded the first Polish university and the oldest in Central Europe – Cracow’s Academy. Jadwiga of Anjou was the Queen of Poland from 1384 until her death in 1399. She was ten years old when she acceded to the throne of Poland. At the age of 12 she married to Grand Duke of Lithuania – Ladislaus Jogaila (Jagiello). She was very well-known for her beauty and generosity. She gave her jewellery for renovation of Cracow Academy, whose name was changed to Jagiellonian University.

48. The Battle of Grunwald (or 1st Battle of Tannenberg) which took place on 15 July 1410 – on one side between the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, led by the Polish king Władysław II Jagiełło, - and on the opposite site - the Knights of the Teutonic Order, led by the Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen. It was the decisive engagement in the Polish-Lithuanian-Teutonic War (1409-1411) and an important battle in Medieval Europe because it prevented further expansion of the Teutonic Knights.

49. The Battle of Vienna was held on 12th September 1683 after Vienna had been besieged by the Ottoman Empire for two months. The battle broke the advance of the Ottoman Empire into Europe, and marked beginning of the political hegemony of the Habsburg dynasty in Central Europe. The large-scale battle was won by Polish-Austrian-German forces led by King of Poland John III Sobieski against the Ottoman Empire army commanded by Grand Vizier Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha.

50. The Battle of Warsaw - sometimes referred to as the Miracle at the Vistula - was the decisive battle of the Polish–Soviet War (1918 until the Treaty of Riga (1921).The battle ofWarsaw was fought from 13 to 25 August 1920. On August 16, Polish forces commanded by Józef Piłsudskicounterattacked from the south, forcingthe Russian forces into a disorganised withdrawal eastward and behind the Neman River. It was an outstanding event asit stopped Bolsheviks’ expansion.