98% of Poland's population identifies as Polish. Other ethnic groups include Kashubians, Rusyns, Germans, Belorussians, Ukrainians. Poland is called "Polska" in Polish, meaning "Land of Fields"
Iceland is heavily integrated into EU through EEA and Schengen agreements. Iceland is a member of EFTA and participates in EU agencies. Icelanders travel and work in EU, majority of foreigners are EU citizens
Criteria established at 1993 Copenhagen European Council. Requires democratic governance, human rights, and functioning market economy. Countries must accept EU obligations and intent. Progress monitored during candidate negotiations
UK joined European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973. De Gaulle vetoed UK's 1963 and 1967 applications due to agricultural differences. UK's first referendum in 1975 resulted in 67.2% support for staying
CEE encompasses countries in Northeast, Central, Eastern, and Southeast Europe. Includes former communist states from Eastern Bloc and Warsaw Pact. Extends east of Austria, Germany, Italy, north of Greece and Turkey. Borders Finland, Sweden, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania and Ukraine. The country spans 33,483 km2 with a population of approximately 2.42 million. Chișinău serves as the capital and largest city