5 Young people and students, while sceptical of organized religion are receptive to the good news of Jesus

6 Thousands of towns and villages remain without an evangelical witness,

7 Foreign mission agencies had a supportive role in Communist days

8 The literature ministry continues to grow

9 Teaching English (TEFL) is a wonderful opportunity to serve as a bridge to the gospel; young people especially are keen to learn

10 Christian radio and television programmes may be aired on national and local networks

Politics

Poland became a nation in the 11^th Century and united with Lithuania in 1569.

Religion

All religions have equal rights before the law, but the Roman Catholic Church exercises its traditional pride of place in Polish society.

Churches in Poland

Missionaries from Poland

117 in 11 agencies to 7 countries

Missionaries to Poland

151 in 42 agencies from 14 countries

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Geography

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Area 312,683 sq.km. Central European plain with Baltic coastline.

Population (2000) 38,765,085 +0.08%AGR

Capital Warsaw 2,350,000.

Peoples

Slavic 99.1%; Other 0.9%.

Literacy 99%. Official language Polish. All languages 10. Languages with Scriptures 4Bi 1NT 3por 2w.i.p.

Economy

Before 1940 Poland's economy was agricultural. Unemployment 15%. HDI 0.802; 44^th/174. Public debt 24% of GNP. Income/person $3,590 (11.4% of USA).

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