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Ełk is a town in north-eastern Poland with 60000 inhabitants (2000).
Situated in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Suwalki Voivodship (1975-1998). The city lies on a shore of Ełckie-lake formed by glacier. Sorrounded by forests, the area is one of the most attractive touristic regions of Poland.
One of the biggest attractions is hunting in endless acres of beautiful forests.
History
In the middle ages Ełk was a home town of German crusaders, who built a little castle, which still exists.
When Ełk was part of East Prussia (before 1945), it was known by its German name Lyck.
Education
University of Warmia and Mazury (ranked 4th in Poland)
Private Economic Academy
Nursery School
Higher Catholic Seminary
Spiritual
Ełk is a center of Diocese of Ełk with its bishop Jerzy Mazur.
Main religion is roman-catholic although protestant churches are also represented and play an important role in christianizing the population.
Links
http://www.elk.com.pl/
http://www.mazury.com.pl/
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