Facts about Poland

[franek80]

Facts about Poland

Here are a few interesting facts about Poland from the web site www.anglik.net/poland_facts.htm

1. The population of Poland is 39 million.

2. The six biggest cities in Poland are Warsaw, Lodz, Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan, and Gdansk

3. The highest point in Poland is Rysy in the Tatra Mountains (2,499m)

4. The coldest part of Poland is in the the North-East and the warmest is in the South-west.

5. The most popular name for a dog in Poland is Burek (meaning a brownish-grey colour)!

6. Poland is the the ninth biggest country in Europe and it shares frontiers with seven countries: Russia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Germany.

7. Poland's capitals have been Gniezno, Poznan, Krakow and Warsaw. Lublin has twice served as Poland's temporary capital, after both the First and Second World Wars.

8. Geographically, Poland is not in the Eastern Europe. It is in the very centre of Europe.

9. In Poland most Poles consider their name day (in Polish: "imieniny") more important than their birthdays. People with the same day celebrate on the same day each year.

10. The national symbol of Poland is the White tailed Eagle

[bescheid]

Frank

Nice run up of Poland, many aspects I had not thought of. So many changes such as different capitals. I wonder why? would it have been from the wars, or changes in goverment or shifts in population?

Or, bourdering so many different countries, although, a bit of thought would figure this as Poland is a central European location.

While I am still lucky, what is a name day? I am curious as I just don't know.

Charles

[franek80]

Charles,
I was not sure myself as to what a name day,, But here is what I found on Google
What is Name Day?
It is an old European tradition. Every day of the year is someone's Name Day. People all across Europe have been celebrating their first names for centuries in the same way you celebrate your birthday

[piwo]

Much of the time these days will coorespond to a Saints day as well.

[nancy]

bescheid said:

While I am still lucky, what is a name day? I am curious as I just don't know.
Charles

Jaga has prepared a couple of very interesting articles about namesdays in Poland:

culture.polishsite.us/articles/art235.html
and
culture.polishsite.us/articles/art236.html

[forza]

Charles,
your nameday would be on 28th of January or 4th of June or 4th of November. It should be the closest date after your birthday.

[bescheid]

Frank

I am such a dunder butt, yes of course, and you are so correct. Is it not so wonderful, the vertual e-net!

The below is what I located and bang, right through my darn thick skull of course, how soon I should forget.

My name is of Teutonic orgion and so on.. I just forgot to equate the name day!

And Frank: My only entent for this, is to add to your wonderful presentation.



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Welcome to the official site of the US and Canadian Name Day celebration.

What is Name Day?
It is an old European tradition. Every day of the year is someone's Name Day. People all across Europe have been celebrating their first names for centuries in the same way you celebrate your birthday.

Why should you celebrate?
Just ask yourself this simple question: How many people know your first name?

Can you imagine this group of people coming over once a year to shower you with gifts and throw you the best party you have ever encountered?
All in celebration of your Name Day.
In effect, it is like having a second birthday. And yes, nobody will ask you about your age!


Where are Name Days celebrated?

Europeans not only have birthdays, but Name Day as well. Birthdays are usually celebrated just in immediate family. Name Days, however are widely known and celebrated.
Each first name is assigned to one day of the calendar, based on religious traditions, historical events, birthday of a famous person who had the same first name, or on other facts.
For example, the church feast of Saint Michael is held on September 29th, and as a result the Name Day for Michael is on September 29th. In some countries (Greece) Name day is more important than birthday. Gifts include flowers, chocolate, bottle of good wine etc.

Charles

[bescheid]

Forza

Thank you my friend, I must stop and figure this out.. as my birthday (such as is) would be 18 September, so there for, my name day, should be of 4th November?

Boy, when a person is not Catholic but, protistant and try to figure, it is confusing.

Thanks Forza

Charles

[bescheid]

Nancy

You and Forza are such dear hearts, when I am swimming in confusion, you both throw out the life ring to save my loused body from sinking.

Thank you!!

I ran up the urls of Jaga you have kindly provided, and I am still digesting them. Thank you...

It is a loused feeling to be a barbarian, even in these modern times.

Charles