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Country in Europe

Poland

Poland belongs to Europe. The capital city is Warsaw.

CapitalWarsaw
LanguagePolish
CurrencyPolish złoty
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 złoty
Official languagePolish
National day11 November
Electricity230V, Type C/E