Country (long form) |
Republic of Poland |
Capital |
Warsaw |
Total Area |
120,728.35 sq mi 312,685.00 sq km (slightly smaller than New Mexico) |
Population |
38,633,912 (July 2001 est.) |
Estimated Population in 2050 |
33,779,568 |
Languages |
Polish |
Literacy |
99.0% total, 99.0% male, 98% female (1978 est.) |
Religions |
Roman Catholic 95% (about 75% practicing), Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and other 5% |
Life Expectancy |
69.26 male, 77.82 female (2001 est.) |
Government Type |
republic |
Currency |
1 zloty (Zl) = 100 groszy |
GDP (per capita) |
$8,500 (2000 est.) |
Industry |
machine building, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, food processing, glass, beverages, textiles |
Agriculture |
potatoes, fruits, vegetables, wheat; poultry, eggs, pork |
Arable Land |
47% |
Natural Resources |
coal, sulfur, copper, natural gas, silver, lead, salt, arable land |
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