Poland 🇵🇱
Poland 🇵🇱: capital Warsaw, population 38 million, located in Europe. Currency: Polish Zloty (zł). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Warsaw
- Population: 38 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Polish
- Currency: Polish Zloty (zł)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Poland
- Area: 312,679 km² (120,726 sq mi)
- Region: Central Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Polish
- Internet domain: .pl
Fun Facts About Poland
- Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, was born here.
- One of Europe's largest countries by area.
- Home to Europe's last primeval forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poland known for?
Poland is known for several things — Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, was born here; One of Europe's largest countries by area; Home to Europe's last primeval forest.
How big is Poland?
Poland covers about 312,679 square kilometers (120,726 square miles), in the Central Europe region.
Is Poland landlocked?
No. Poland has a coastline and shares land borders with 7 neighboring countries.
What are people from Poland called?
People from Poland are called Polish.
What is the capital of Poland?
The capital of Poland is Warsaw.
More Countries in Europe
Play the Name the Nations geography game or browse all countries by letter.