Low-lying, mild climate, moderate rainfall, with an average annual rainfall of 500 mm. It is the land of plenty in Poland.
Population 1.7 million (65438+February 2005), covering an area of 485.3 square kilometers.
The ancient city of Warsaw was originally built in13rd century, and it is a medieval town along the Vistula River.
1596, polish king Zygmont vassar iii moved the imperial world and the central government from Krakow to Warsaw, with Warsaw as its capital.
It was severely damaged in the Swedish War of 1655- 1657, and was invaded and carved up by powerful countries again. 19 18 Poland was once again designated as the capital after its restoration.
During the Second World War, the city suffered devastating damage, and 85% of the buildings were blown up.
1945 after the liberation of Poland, * * rebuilt the old city of Warsaw, maintained the medieval style and appearance, and expanded the new city.
The west bank of the Vistula River is the old city, surrounded by red brick13rd century inner walls and14th century outer walls, surrounded by towering ancient castles.
There are magnificent red spire buildings in the Middle Ages, an ancient castle known as the "Polish national cultural monument"-the former palace, and many ancient buildings in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Krasinski Palace is the most beautiful baroque building in Warsaw, and Wazinki Palace is an outstanding representative of Polish classical architecture, as well as the Holy Cross Church, St. John's Church, Roman Church, Russian Church and other buildings.
Holy Cross Church is the resting place of Chopin, a great Polish composer.
Monuments, statues or castings stand everywhere in this city.
The bronze statue of the mermaid on the Vistula River is not only a symbol of Warsaw, but also a symbol of the heroic and unyielding Polish people.
The bronze statue of Chopin in Varzim Park stands beside a huge fountain.
The statue of Kilinski, the leader of the April Uprising in Warsaw, and the statue of Prince Bogniaud Fusky, riding a horizontal gun, are heroic.
The headquarters of the Warsaw People's August Uprising, which represents the revolutionary tradition, the Polish founding of dzerzhinsky and the birthplace of the country are also in the old city.
The residence in Frita Street, the birthplace of Madame Curie, a world-famous physicist and discoverer of radium, and Chopin's former residence have been turned into museums.
The famous building after the liberation of Warsaw is Constitution Square, which is the intersection of six streets and the most prosperous place in Warsaw. The Palace of Culture and Science is the tallest building in Poland, with a height of 230 meters.
There are Polish National Museum and Polish Military Museum on both sides of East-West Avenue.
On the east bank of the Vistula River is a new urban area-Braga District, which is a new modern industrial area and workers' residential area.
The city is shaded by trees and connected with lawns, with 65 parks and green space 1.26 million hectares.
The famous Varzim Key Park used to be a royal hunting ground.
Warsaw is the political, economic and cultural center of Poland. Its industries include steel, machinery manufacturing (precision machinery, lathes, etc. ), automobiles, motors, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, textiles, etc. , mainly electronics, electromechanical, food.
Tourism is developed, with 172 scenic spots and 12 tour routes.
There are/0/4 institutions of higher learning in the city. Warsaw University, founded in19th century, is famous for its rich collection of books. There are also botanical gardens and meteorological stations on campus.
In addition, there are Polish Academy of Sciences, Opera House, Concert Hall and "10th Anniversary Stadium" which can accommodate nearly 654.38 million spectators.
Warsaw is a national transportation center, one of the hubs of the road transportation network in Poland and Europe, and the main airport in Poland.