Poland: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Poland

Poland is a country in Central Europe. Its capital is Warsaw. It covers about 312,679 km² (120,726 sq mi). The official language is Polish. It shares land borders with 7 countries.

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Poland at a glance

Official name
Republic of Poland
Capital
Warsaw
Region
Central Europe (Europe)
Area
312,679 km² (120,726 sq mi)
Official language
Polish
Currency
Polish złoty (zł)
People
Polish
Calling code
+48
Internet domain
.pl
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Poland is Warsaw.

Poland is in Central Europe, part of the Europe region.

Poland uses the Polish złoty (zł).

The official language of Poland is Polish.

Poland borders Belarus, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).