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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland amongst themselves. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite state following the war, but its government 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, but Poland currently suffers low GDP growth and high unemployment. Solidarity suffered a major defeat in the 2001 parliamentary elections when it failed to elect a single deputy to the lower house of Parliament, and the new leaders of the Solidarity Trade Union subsequently pledged to reduce the Trade Union's political role. Poland joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004. To be updated

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Auschwitz
3 days ago: KenandAlison published a blog
Auschwitz
May 12th 2008  Europe » Poland » Lesser Poland » Auschwitz
Today was the day to visit Auschwitz - one of those days that are not enjoyable, but essential to do when travelling - when we come into contact with the physical reality of an historical event, we ca ... 8 photos [full story]

3 days ago: Nzie published a blog
Legacies of War
May 10th 2008  Europe » Poland » Masovian » Warsaw
Okay, so the last one was totally not the last antedated one, but whatever. Thanks to everyone for all the comments-- they're great to see, so keep 'em coming if you have the time. So, I'm dating th ... [full story]

Kornik Castle
4 days ago: LaVagabonde published a blog
Kornik Castle
May 11th 2008  Europe » Poland » Greater Poland
Some photos from our little outing today to Kornik Castle. ... 4 photos [full story]

7 days ago: Nzie published a blog
Reflections on Polish Culture
May 7th 2008  Europe » Poland » Masovian » Warsaw
I realise I said I wouldn't be updating so often, but it seems like I must in order to catch up from not posting at all the first week I was here! So, here I am, and maybe this will be the last pre-d ... [full story]

8 days ago: Nzie published a blog
Krakow, Pt. 2
May 4th 2008  Europe » Poland » Lesser Poland » Kraków
Okay, so we left off in the Cathedral. I just noticed that the photos don't end up on their own line but simply displace the text, so I'll put all photos at the bottom from now on. If any subscriber ... [full story]

8 days ago: Nzie published a blog
Warsaw, Pt. 2
April 29th 2008  Europe » Poland » Masovian » Warsaw
Poland has a fascinating history and culture. It began in about the 10th century, and became a great nation. Warsaw is the third city to be the capital of Poland, after Poznan and Krakow, because a ... [full story]

9 days ago: Nzie published a blog
Krakow, Pt. 1
May 3rd 2008  Europe » Poland » Lesser Poland » Kraków
Thanks to all my readers, glad you like it! So, last weekend we went to Krakow. The first day, we had a five-hour long tour walking around the old city. A recap: We went to the old town, where, ... [full story]

Poland
10 days ago: jimp published a blog
Poland
April 21st 2008  Europe » Poland » Pomeranian » Gdansk
I ended up in poland just as spring was really starting to hit eastern Europe which was a good change. First, I headed up to Gdansk to visit my friend Marta who lives up there. Gdansk is in right on ... 20 photos [full story]

A Weekend Trip to Krakow...(Poland)
11 days ago: kjlb published a blog
A Weekend Trip to Krakow...(Poland)
April 29th 2008  Europe » Poland
So while trying to book a flight to Turkey for ANZAC day, I came accross some cheap tickets to Krakow. I wasn't too sure about what was to be expected of Krakow, but after I Googled it, I realised tha ... 17 photos [full story]

12 days ago: Nzie published a blog
Warsaw, Part 2 (A Brief History of Poland)
April 29th 2008  Europe » Poland » Masovian » Warsaw
Poland has a fascinating history and culture. It began in about the 10th century, and became a great nation. Warsaw is the third city to be the capital of Poland, after Poznan and Krakow, because ... [full story]


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Morning
Autumn in Krakow
St Marys and St. Adiminas Churches
Rapt Attention
St. Mary
God the Father Let It Be
Jesus Inside St. Mary
Church of Sts. Peter and Paul Statues
Auschwitz I
Market
Opera House, Budapest
Peacock
Kazimierz
Barbed wire, Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Tyn Church looking out over Staromestske nam, (Prague)

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