Poland
Part # 1 Cities and other places in Poland
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City Warsaw Krakow Wroclaw Kolobrzeg
Population 1.7 million people 760,000 people. 630,000 people. 50,000 people.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Largest_cities_of_Poland https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pl.html
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pl.html
Castle square, Warsaw
A keyboard crosswalk in Warsaw
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Poland/photo1335047.htm
Europe's largest market square is in Krakow.
https://unesco-world-heritage.silk.co/page/Historic%20Centre%20of%20Krak%C3%B3w
http://www.starykleparz.com
The marketplace Stary Kleparz in Krakow offers free wifi.
https://unesco-world-heritage.silk.co/page/Old%20City%20of%20Zamo%C5%9B%C4%87
Buildings in Zamość include ideas from Italian architects
Further inspiration https://www.vayable.com/experiences/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=Poland&sort_by=popularity https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=poland
Part # 2 People who live in Poland
People who live in Poland
38.5 million people.
Life expectancy People over 15 years who can read and write
77 years. 100% of the population.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pl.html
3 cultures compared
http://geert-hofstede.com/
Poles have won a total of 17 Nobel prizes including 4 peace prizes and 5 in literature.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nobel_laureates_by_country#Poland
22% of people in Poland aged 24 or above have a higher education
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
People in Poland work more hours per year than most people in Europe.
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
People in Poland earn, on average, USD 12 per hour.
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
About ½ million Poles live in Britain.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/youll-never-guess-the-biggest-success-of-past-25-years-2014-08-13
Helena Rubinstein’s original name was Chaja Rubinstein. She was born in Kraków. Ms. Rubinstein dedicated her life to the beauty of women and helped them to become aware of their strengths. In 1902, she opened her first beauty salon and sold her own products. With scientists, she developed the world’s first waterproof mascara. http://www.womenology.com/marketing-watch/helena-rubinstein-serving-women/
Abraham Faktorowicz was born in Zduńska Wola in Poland. With his wife, Mr. Faktorowicz emigrated to the USA in 1904. Upon arrival, his name was shortened by the customs inspector to “Factor.” Max Factor became a US citizen in 1912. http://www.time2save.pl/blog/2013/01/czarodziej-makijazu-maksymilian-faktorowicz-max-factor/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Factor,_Sr.
Warner Bros. was founded by 4 brothers who emigrated to the USA from Krasnosielc in Poland. http://www.warnerbros.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros https://youtu.be/w2iH_1LdJJM
Chopin’s original name was Fryderyk Franciszek Szopen. He was born in ŝelazowa Wola, Poland, in 1810. Chopin was a composer, pianist and music teacher. http://facts.randomhistory.com/poland-facts.html
Part # 3 Economy, businesses and communities in Poland
Farming
Poland ranks 4th in the European Union in arable land. 36% of land in Poland is arable land.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pl.html http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
More than 200 million EU citizens live within 1,000 kilometres of Poland.
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
Poland is well positioned to be a large food supplier in Europe.
Some companies such as http://maspex.com/ and http://www.hortex.com.pl/ have managed to build an international presence. However, most food processing companies in Poland still think locally. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
Because of small farm size, labor productivity in Polish agriculture is low
To become a sound base for a food industry hub in Poland, the agricultural sector needs further transformation, which could include:  increasing the size of the average farm, which is now about 10 hectares compared with 50 in France and Germany.  making more processed products instead of primarily low-value-added raw produce. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
Further inspiration http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/farming-innovation
Mining
Poland is endowed with some of the largest deposits of natural resources in the world:
it is one of the world’s leaders in copper and silver and a leader in coal in Europe. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
https://unesco-world-heritage.silk.co/page/Wieliczka%20and%20Bochnia%20Royal%20Salt%20Mines
Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines
Mining-machine companies in Poland
http://www.kopex.com.pl/ Former state-owned company http://famur.com.pl/ Established through consolidation of small producers. http://www.minemaster.eu/ http://www.kghmzanam.pl/
Poland’s mining industry need to prepare for rising levels of automation and remote control technology. Automated mining is a major global trend that is lowering costs and raising safety levels across the industry.
Poland’s mining industry has very strong foundations for world-class R&D capabilities in mining technologies. Significant academic resources, strong companies active in mining equipment, and large demand from domestic mines could form the basis for a growing innovation cluster. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
Transportation
Solaris is a highly successful family-owned manufacturer of city buses, intercity coaches, and low-floor trams. Its electrically powered vehicles set new standards in urban transportation and provide a model example of branded Polish technology. The internationally renowned company exports 60% of its output: Solaris vehicles are running in 28 countries, including Germany, France, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. https://solarisbus.com/ http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
A https://solarisbus.com/ bus on the road for www.midttrafik.dk in Aarhus, Denmark. Wifi is free on the buses in the region.
Compared with other automotive industries in Central and Eastern Europe, Poland’s industry is exclusively focused on a range of lower- and mid-range models (Fiat 500, VW commercial vehicles, Opel Astra) and low-value-added assembly procedures. Excluded are high-value-added processes like design or high value components such as electronics. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
One of the most successful clusters in Poland is Aviation Valley in the southeastern part of the country. 90% of Polish aerospace production is concentrated in this area, with 119 companies, 23,000 workers, research centres, and educational and training facilities. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
Further inspiration http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/transportation-innovation http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/bicycle-friendly-cities
Pharmaceuticals
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
Pharma companies in Poland
Poland’s pharmaceuticals sector can improve in, for example, these 2 ways: 1. Become an important manufacturing centre in Europe for complex generics and biosimilars. 2. Become a packaging and logistics centre for European pharmaceutical companies. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/economic_studies/how_Poland_can_become_a_European_growth_engine
Education
More than 30,000 people study information technology
http://www.paiz.gov.pl/publications/how_to_do_business_in_poland
http://brainly.com/
World Bank advice to Poles: Open up and connect to the world. 1. Use English in application processes. 2. Introduce foreign experts to investment panels. 3. Encourage professors to speak English and publish / collaborate internationally. 4. Promote highly-skilled immigration, especially among academics, young entrepreneurs and VC experts. 5. Send as many Poles as possible to study and do research abroad. http://blogs.worldbank.org/futuredevelopment/imitating-innovating
Further inspiration http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/11-advantages-of-using-a-blog-for-teaching
Other
https://zortrax.com/ makes 3D printers.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zortrax/zortrax-m200-professional-desktop-3d-printer
Increasing share of high-tech and medium high-tech manufacturing in the gross value added of industrial production (in %)
http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/publications/graphs/2014-10-06_poland_success_story_en.htm
No country in Europe has a higher value of state owned enterprises measured in percent of GDP than Poland. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4b416656-d898-11e4-ba53-00144feab7de.html