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Poland is at the very center of Europe. It is bordered to the south by the beautiful Tatra Mountains and to the north by nearly 800 kilometers of Baltic coastline. Poland shares borders with Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and Russia. Culturally, Poland is equally at the center of Europe, with strong ties to Eastern and Western Europe. As a member of the European Union, Poland is part of the world's largest economy and Europe's gateway to the expanding economies to the east.
Poland's capital of Warsaw has long been a cultural and industrial center of both Poland and Europe. It was one of the most damaged cities during World War II, so most of today's Warsaw and its landmarks have been rebuilt. The Vistula River divides the city of Warsaw. To the western side of the river lie the city center, Old Town and most of its tourist attractions. Old Town, completely reconstructed after the war, includes a combination of Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic design styles, and offers the Historical Museum of Warsaw.
In general, Warsaw offers food from all over the world, but especially traditional Polish food, at restaurants, cafes and nightspots that are open late. Along the Royal Way, Warsaw's main street, there are movie theatres, concert venues and discos. Royal Way also features churches, art galleries and museums, including the National Museum, with its variety of collections. Warsaw has a centrally located train station, as well as a bus station and an airport near the city's center.
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