Poland: puppies

These really cute puppies were sent by Natasha from Gdansk, Poland:

I'm not sure of the breed of Bonnie and Clyde, but they look adorable!

Gdansk is the most important seaport in Poland, and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, or Pomerania Province.

Settlements in this area date back to the 7th century, possibly earlier. In 980 they built a stronghold there, connecting Poland to the trade routes of the Baltic Sea.

In May 1457 the city got the Great Privilege, meaning they were granted autonomy within the kingdom of Poland. This gave them independent jurisdiction, legislation and administration. In return, they had to allow the king to stay there for 3 days a year and allow him to choose a permanent envoy from eight councilmen they proposed.

The main industries are shipbuilding, food processing, and chemical industries. Since most of the world's amber deposits are along the Baltic coast, amber processing is also a big part of the local industry.

During the summer, the area is a big tourist destination. Some of the main sights are the city gates, the prison tower and torture chamber, Long Street and Long Market, and some historical churches.

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