Polish Oriental Society a society of Polish orientalists. Founded in 1922. Currently 131 members. Its statutory aims are: to contribute to the development of oriental studies in Poland through research and support of research on peoples of Asia and Africa. President: Marek Mejor.
Address: 00-927 Warszawa, ul. Krakowskie PrzedmieĊcie 26/28 (Institute of Oriental Studies of the University of Warsaw)
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