Location: Central Europe, east of Germany. Area: Total: 312,685 sq km Land: 304,465 sq km Water: 8,220 sq km Land boundaries: Total: 2,888 km Border countries: Belarus 605 km, Czech Republic 658 km, Germany 456 km, Lithuania 91 km, Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) 206 km, Slovakia 444 km, Ukraine 428 km Coastline: 491 km. Maritime claims: Exclusive economic zone: Defined by international treaties. Territorial sea: 12 NM. Climate: Temperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent precipitation; mild summers with frequent showers and thundershowers. Terrain: Mostly flat plain; mountains along southern border. Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Raczki Elblaskie -2 m. Highest point: Rysy 2,499 m. Natural resources: Coal, sulfur, copper, natural gas, silver, lead, salt, arable land. Busko - Zdrój The Health Resort Busko Zdrój is situated in Świętokrzyska Province (50 km south of Kielce, capital province; 80 km north of Kraków and 220 km south-east of Warszawa) in a board and picturesque valley of the Nida River called Ponidzie. Within 50 km there is no industry. Natural springs of healing waters, ecologically sound environment, pleasant and mild climate with most days of sunshine a year in Poland warrant rapid and complete recovery. The Health Resort Busko Zdrój Company offers spa treatment in the spa hospitals, sanatoriums and pensions. The outpatient department with its range of treatment is open to all patients. Our health resort has its own diagnostic analytical laboratory and x-ray department. The health of patients is cared for by groups of highly qualified doctors and nurses. Lodgings include single and double rooms with every comfort in the resort’s facilities. Most of the rooms are suitable for disabled persons. We invite you to Busko Zdrój where in the contact with ecologically sound environment connected with natural treatment resources of the spa you can gain new health and strength, rebuild your physical fitness and cure many illnesses. Since more than 160 years we cure successfully diseases. Of the supporting and locomotive apparatus which usually have a rheumatic component, neurological disabilities, skin diseases, conditions after accidents, orthopedic operations, strokes, myocardial infarctions. In our unique Hospital for rehabilitation and Pediatric Orthopedics “Górka” we treat children with Cerebral Palsy and common orthopedic diseases. Most Valuable Resources Are: Sulphide spring, which water combines the features of the iodide and bromide mineral water and the products of sulphur reduction in gypsum deposits. The curative process begins when bivalent sulphur is absorbed from the skin, respiratory system, digestive tract and female reproductive organs. This initiates a chain of biochemical reactions, antiphlogistic and antidotal processes. Suggested treatment includes baths, washing the mouth, irrigation and drinking. Among the beneficial effects, the most significant ones has proved to be the reduction of the sugar and cholesterol level in the blood, alleviation of swelling, pain relief and improvement in motor activity of the joints. We have also observed a rejuvenating action of the Sulphide water. Iodide and bromide mineral water, 2.2 percent concentration of dissolved solid substance has its source in deep mineral deposits formed on the sea bottom in the Miocene epoch from 10 to 25 million years ago. It contains some important trace elements, mainly natrium, potassium, magnesium, selenium, iodine and iron; believe to be a critical factor in physiological processes. Taking baths will increase your antiviral immunity, strengthen your nervous system, and improve your peripheral circulation and heart efficiency. Therapeutic mud is highly organic soil formed through a natural process used in treatment for rheumatic disorders and diseases peculiar to women especially of the reproductive organs. In addition to treatment with natural resources of the spa, up to date methods and techniques of physiotherapy are well practiced, our spa offers 40 different treatments. This includes a wide range of remedial gymnastics, massages, inhalations and physiotherapeutic techniques such as light and heat therapy, electrotherapy, and phototherapy. Mineral waters and therapeutic mud as natural curing factors are the greatest wealth of the Busko land. Waters drawn from boreholes on premises of the resort are classified as sulphur and iodide-bromide waters. Sulphur water, otherwise referred to as sulfide- sulphur water, and is counted among very rare types of curing waters. It contains sulfides and liberation hydrogen sulfide. Curing properties of this water make Busko a unique spa throughout Europe. The water is used for tub baths, drinking treatment and for washing oral cavity. It decreases the shortage of sulphur in organism. Iodide bromide water contains particularly important for organism iodine and selenium. Iodide-bromide baths are used in treating some circulatory system diseases. Selenium contained in the water is essential for keeping the heart muscle and blood vessels healthy. Therapeutic mud is a kind of peat occurring on surface. It is widely used in so called stimulating procedures in treating rheumatologic chronic diseases. Therapeutic factors contained in the mud include: estrogenic substances, humins, proteins and tannins. During the procedure toxic metabolism agents and other harmful compounds are extracted from organism and are replaced with positively working agents. Using these natural curing materials for treating diseases of motor organs and rheumatic diseases as well as skin and circulatory system diseases is the basic treatment profile of the Busko resort. Busko offers an abundant and well equipped sanatorium and boarding house base. Visitors to the spa are guaranteed high-standard accommodation and tasty food. However, primarily they are an ensured careful and comprehensive health care and friendliness of local inhabitants.