Hippocrene Books. Includes 6,000 entries. Poland is home to nearly 40 million people, all of whom speak Polish, the nation's only official language. In recent years, the country's booming economy has made it a magnet for foreign businesses. The U.S. government considers it especially attractive for American entrepreneurs - the Commerce Department has named it one of the ten most important emerging foreign markets. This bilingual dictionary and phrasebook provides English speakers traveling in Poland with a concise and useful tool for basic communication. The dictionary offers essential vocabulary, while the phrasebook provides the easiest and most practical phrase for an English speaker to use. The topics covered include basic expressions, travel and accommodations, and what to say in an emergency. The book also includes a basic pronunciation guide and a brief history of the Polish language. Paperback. 280 pages. Size 3-3/4"x7-1/2". 6,000 entries.