Central Europe, east of Germany.
Poland's history as a state began near the middle of the 10th century. By the mid-16th century, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth ruled a vast tract ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Poland:
7,146.935 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat plain; mountains along southern border.
Natural Resources:
Coal, sulfur, copper, natural gas, silver, lead, salt, amber, arable land.
Industries:
Machine building, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, food processing, glass, beverages, textiles.
Population: 38,746,310
Population concentrated in the southern area around Krakow and the central area around Warsaw and Lodz, with an extension to the northern coastal city of Gdansk.
Area: 312,679 km2
about twice the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than New Mexico
Historically, an area of conflict because of flat terrain and the lack of natural barriers on the North European Plain.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| pol | Polish |
Polish (official) 98.2%, Silesian 1.4%, other 1.1%, unspecified 1.2% (2011 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| PLN | Polish złoty | zł |
Capital City: Warsaw
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:39 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Poland
You're in for a treat! Poland is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to beaches
- Vibrant cities and architecture
- Cold winters and occasional heavy snowfall
- Language barrier in rural areas
- Occasional political protests
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Polish cuisine features meat, potatoes, and cabbage.
- Popular dishes include pierogi, bigos, and kielbasa.
- Freshly baked bread and local vodka are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the historic city of Krakow
- Explore the Tatra Mountains
- Relax on the beaches of the Baltic Sea
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