Poland
Republic of Poland
People: Polish
Poland is Central Europe's largest economy, with a history stretching over 1,000 years and a rapidly modernising skyline in Warsaw. Poland is located in Central Europe and has a population of around 37.4 million. Its capital city is Warsaw, and the most widely spoken official language is Polish.
By the numbers, Poland is the 39th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.47% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 70th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 120 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Poland — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Poland |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Warsaw |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Central Europe |
| Population | 37,392,000 |
| Area | 312,679 km² |
| Currency | Polish złoty (PLN) zł |
| Official Language | Polish |
| Dialling Code | +48 |
| Internet TLD | .pl |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | PL / POL |
| Borders | Belarus, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Poland
What is the capital and currency of Poland?
The capital of Poland is Warsaw and the currency is the Polish złoty (PLN), symbol zł.
What is the capital of Poland?
The capital of Poland is Warsaw.
What currency does Poland use?
Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN, symbol: zł).
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language of Poland is Polish.
What is the dialling code for Poland?
The international dialling code for Poland is +48.
What side of the road does Poland drive on?
Poland drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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