Country in Europe

Poland

Poland belongs to Europe. The capital city is Warsaw.

CapitalWarsaw

LanguagePolish

CurrencyPolish zÅoty

Population37.4M

Key Facts

RegionCentral Europe

GovernmentParliamentary republic

Independence1918

Area312,696 km2

Population density124/km2

Time zoneCET (UTC+1)

Calling code+48

Drives onRight

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HDI

0.876

Safety index

61.7

Internet access

87%

Life expectancy

78.5

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Rysy2,499 m

Swinnica2,301 m

Koscielec2,155 m

Religion (est.)

Christianity88%
No religion9%
Other2%
Islam1%

Why Visit

Krakow Old TownRoyal castle, cathedral and Jewish Kazimierz district in a UNESCO old town.

Warsaw RebuiltA capital that was 90% destroyed in WWII, meticulously reconstructed to UNESCO standard.

Tatra MountainsThe highest range in the Carpathians, with Zakopane as Poland's mountain capital.

Auschwitz MemorialThe largest Nazi concentration camp, preserved as a UNESCO memorial and museum.

Pierogi and VodkaPolish dumplings, bigos hunter's stew and locally distilled spirits define the cuisine.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Warsaw

1.8M

Krakow

780k

Gdansk

487k

Climate Overview

-1CJan avg.

20CJul avg.

600 mmYearly rainfall

Humid continentalClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyPolish zÅoty

Official languagePolish

National day11 November

Electricity230V, Type C/E

Cities

Warsaw