Poland

Poland

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Animals• The Golden Eagle may live to

as old as 32.• The Eurasian Lynx is typically

32 to 40 inches long with an additional 4 to 8 inches for the tail.

• The White Eagle is the symbol of Poland also, when kings ruled long ago the eagle was shown on the flag.

Climate• Winter one year can be

almost without snow, when another year very heavy snows can paralyze transport for days.

• Summer can occasionally be cold, wet and disappointing.

• January and Febuary are the coldest months.

Food• Perogi is something

like ravioli but without sauce.

• Bigos is a stew with spiced meat and cabbage in it.

• Ice cream is a favorite dessert in Poland it is called lody {luh-dee}.

Fun Facts• In the west of Poland there is a bat reserve where many rare bat species can be

found.• There are 3 types of eagles that live in Poland: The Golden Eagle, The White Eagle

and The Sea Eagle.• The Europian Bison is Poland’s biggest mammal.• Poland’s flag colors are red and white.