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Global Health Research
Poland
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- Background[1]
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Located in Central Europe, the Republic of Poland is an ancient nation that was discovered in the 10th century. The country experienced a golden age in the 16th century until Russia, Prussia, and Austria distributed the area amongst themselves ending their independence. Germany and the Soviet Untion took over the country in World War II, but the government remained tolerant and progressive allowing for an independent trade union and freedom to build one of the most robust economies in Central Europe. However, Poland still suffers from high unemployment, a poor infrastructure, and poverty. In an attempt to transform into a democratic, market-oriented country, and improve current environmental issues such as heavy industry causing ait and water pollution, wastes, and land damage, they joined NATO, the EU, and the Euro-Atlantic organization
- Population[1]
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38,518,241
- Climate[1]
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temperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent precipitation; mild summers with frequent showers and thundershowers
- Languages[1]
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- Polish 97.8%
- other and unspecified 2.2%
- Infant Mortality Rate[1]
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7.07
- Per Capita Health Expenditure[2]
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303.00
More Information
Sources
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CIA World Factbook
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WHO Global Health Atlas
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