What is the Capital of Poland?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Poland is Warsaw. Poland is located in Central Europe, Europe, with a population of 37,392,000. The official currency is the Polish złoty and the primary language spoken is Polish.
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Warsaw at a glance
| Capital city | Warsaw |
|---|---|
| Country | Poland (Republic of Poland) |
| Region | Central Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 37,392,000 (39th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Polish złoty (PLN) |
| Calling code | +48 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Poland
- Minsk, capital of Belarus
- Prague, capital of Czechia
- Berlin, capital of Germany
- Vilnius, capital of Lithuania
- Moscow, capital of Russia
- Bratislava, capital of Slovakia
- Kyiv, capital of Ukraine
Poland in context
- Poland covers 312,679 km², making it the 70th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 120 people per km² ranks 76th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Belarus, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine.
- With 37,392,000 people, Poland holds about 50.2% of the population of Central Europe.
- That is roughly 4.5% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Poland is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Poland — FAQ
What is the capital of Poland?
The capital of Poland is Warsaw.
Is Warsaw the largest city in Poland?
Yes — Warsaw is both the capital and the largest city of Poland.
What country is Warsaw in?
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland.
What continent is Warsaw in?
Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is located in Europe.
Is Warsaw the capital of Poland?
Yes — Warsaw is the capital of Poland (official name: Republic of Poland).
Warsaw is the capital of which country?
Warsaw is the capital of Poland, in Central Europe.
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