The share of the telecom sector in the GDP is 4.4% (end of 2000 figure), compared to 2.5% in 1996. Nevertheless, despite high expenditures for telecom infrastructure (the coverage increased from 78 users per 1000 inhabitants in 1989 to 282 in 2000).
The value of the telecommunication market is zl 38.2bn (2006), and it grew by 12.4% in 2007 PMR [3]
the coverage mobile cellular is over 1000 users per 1000 people (2007)
- Telephones—mobile cellular: 38.7 million (Onet.pl & GUS Report, 2007)
- Telephones—main lines in use: 12.5 million (Telecom Team Report, 2005)
Culture
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Polish culture has been influenced by both Eastern and Western influences. Today, these influences are evident in Polish architecture, folklore, and art. Poland is the birthplace of some world famous individuals, including Pope John Paul II, Marie Skłodowska Curie, Kazimierz Pułaski, Nicolaus Copernicus and Frederic Chopin.
The character of Polish art always reflected world trends. The famous Polish painter, Jan Matejko included many significant historical events in his paintings. Also a famous person in history of Polish art was Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz. He was an example of a Polish Renaissance Man. Polish literature dates back to 1100s[26] and includes many famous poets and writers such as Jan Kochanowski, Adam Mickiewicz, Bolesław Prus, Juliusz Słowacki, Witold Gombrowicz, Stanisław Lem and, Ryszard Kapuściński. Writers Henryk Sienkiewicz, Władysław Reymont, Czesław Miłosz, Wisława Szymborska have each won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Many world renowned Polish movie directors include Academy Awards winners Roman Polański, Andrzej Wajda, Zbigniew Rybczyński, Janusz Kamiński and, Krzysztof Kieślowski. The traditional Polish music composers include world-renowned pianist Frederic Chopin as well as famous composers such as Krzysztof Penderecki, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, Karol Szymanowski, and others.
Notable foods in Polish cuisine include Polish sausage, red beet soup, Polish dumplings, flaczki (tripe soup), cabbage rolls, Oscypek, Polish pork chops, Polish traditional stew, various potato dishes, a fast food sandwich zapiekanka, and many more. Traditional Polish desserts include Polish doughnuts, Polish gingerbread and others.
Sports
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International rankings
See also
References
- ^ a b Central Statistical Office of Poland (2007). Mały Rocznik Statystyczny 2007. Retrieved on 15 August 2007.
- ^ NationMaster.com 2003-2007, Poland, Facts and figures
- ^ (Polish) Centrum Badania Opinii Społecznej (Centre for Public Opinion Research (Poland) CBOS). Komunikat z badań; Warszawa, Marzec 2005. Co łączy Polaków z parafią? Preface. Accessed 2007-12-14.
- ^ (Polish) Dr Zbigniew Pasek, Jagiellonian University, Wyznania religijne. Retrieved on 2007-09-15. Further reading: Ustawa o gwarancjach wolności sumienia i wyznania z dnia 17 V 1989 z najnowszymi nowelizacjami z 1997 roku.
- ^ (Polish) Michał Tymiński, Kościół Zielonoświątkowy. Retrieved on 2007-09-14.
- ^ (Polish) Dr. Paweł Borecki, Opinia prawna dotycząca religii w szkole. Kateda Prawa Wyznaniowego Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. Retrieved on 2007-09-14.
- ^ (Polish) Wirtualna Polska, Wiadomości. Polacy przeciwni wliczaniu ocen z religii do średniej. Retrieved on 2007-09-14.
- ^ (Polish) Olga Szpunar, „Dorośli chcą religii w szkole”. Gazeta Wyborcza Kraków. Retrieved on 2007-09-15.
- ^ Teeple, J. B. (2002). Timelines of World History. Publisher: DK Adult.
- ^ Tapping Into Polish Power - Forbes.com
- ^ "Poland in the Lead", The Warsaw Voice, September 2002. Retrieved on August 11, 2007.
- ^ Gazeta Wyborcza, "Szejnfeld: Wejście do strefy euro korzystne dla przedsiębiorców
- ^ Jan Cienski, "Poland Alters Stance on Euro
- ^ OECD Economic Outlook No. 82 - Poland
- ^ OECD Economic Outlook No. 82 - Poland
- ^ Zarobki w Warszawie w 2007 roku
- ^ Eurostat September 2007 - Euro area and EU27 unemployment down to 7.3%, 31 October, 2007
- ^ Eurostat February 2008 - Euro area unemployment stable at 7.1%
- ^ The Times: Tide turns as Poles end great migration
- ^ Newswire Poland Emerges as the European R&D Hub Despite Favorable Conditions in Asia Pacific
- ^ Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency Poland - R&D centre
- ^ Newswire Poland Emerges as the European R&D Hub Despite Favorable Conditions in Asia Pacific
- ^ Newswire Poland Emerges as the European R&D Hub Despite Favorable Conditions in Asia Pacific
- ^ KPMG, Why Poland?
- ^ Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency Poland - R&D centre
- ^ (Polish) Koca, B. (2006). Polish Literature - The Middle Ages (Religious writings). Retrieved on 10 December 2006.
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