Geographical Regions of Poland
This detailed map presents a comprehensive overview of Poland's geographical regions, showcasing the country's diverse landscape. The map is divided into 21 distinct areas, each representing a unique geographical region with its own characteristics.
Highlight: The map illustrates the rich diversity of Poland's landscape, from coastal areas to mountainous regions.
Starting from the north, we can see the coastal regions:
- Szczecin Coast (Pobrzeże Szczecińskie)
- Koszalin Coast (Pobrzeże Koszalińskie)
- Gdańsk Coast (Pobrzeże Gdańskie)
Moving inland, the map shows the lake districts:
- Masurian Lake District (Pojezierze Mazurskie)
- Pomeranian Lake District (Pojezierze Pomorskie)
- Greater Poland Lake District (Pojezierze Wielkopolskie)
Vocabulary: Pojezierze - A Polish term referring to a lake district or lakeland.
The central part of Poland is dominated by lowlands:
- Mazovian Lowland (Nizina Mazowiecka)
- Greater Poland Lowland (Nizina Wielkopolska)
- Silesian Lowland (Nizina Śląska)
The eastern part of the country features:
- Podlasie Lowland (Nizina Podlaska)
- Polesie Lubelskie
- Lublin Upland (Wyżyna Lubelska)
Definition: Wyżyna - A Polish term for upland or plateau.
The southern regions include uplands and mountains:
- Lesser Poland Upland (Wyżyna Małopolska)
- Silesian-Kraków Upland (Wyżyna Śląsko-Krakowska)
- Sandomierz Basin (Kotlina Sandomierska)
- Oświęcim Basin (Kotlina Oświęcimska)
- Sudetes (Sudety)
- Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Góry Świętokrzyskie)
- Tatras (Tatry)
- Pieniny
- Bieszczady
Example: The Tatras, located in the south, represent the highest mountain range in Poland, with peaks reaching over 2,500 meters above sea level.
This detailed map of Poland's geographical regions serves as an excellent resource for understanding the country's diverse landscape and regional divisions. It's particularly useful for students studying Polish geography or anyone interested in the country's natural features.
Quote: "Krainy geograficzne Polski" - The title of the map, which translates to "Geographical Regions of Poland".
