Poland
Poland sits at the crossroads of Europe with a millennium of history behind it, from medieval Kraków to the Baltic coast - a country that has redrawn its borders more than once and kept its identity intact.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS ◢
Two equal horizontal bands, white over red, drawn from the national coat of arms - a white eagle on a red field. White is traditionally read as purity and nobility and red as valour, though the colours are chiefly heraldic.
Poland FACTS ◢
| Capital | Warsaw |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 37,563,071 |
| Area | 312,683 km² |
| Population density | 120 /km² |
| Currency | Złoty (PLN) zł |
| Official language | Polish |
| Calling code | +48 |
| Internet TLD | .pl |
| Time zones | UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | PL / POL |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- The Wieliczka Salt Mine near Kraków contains entire chapels, chandeliers and sculptures carved from rock salt.
- Scientist Marie Curie, the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences, was born in Warsaw.
- Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who placed the Sun at the centre of the solar system, was Polish.
- Białowieża Forest, on its eastern edge, shelters Europe's largest population of wild European bison.
- Its capital, Warsaw, was painstakingly rebuilt after being largely destroyed in World War II.
Poland FAQ ◢
What is the capital of Poland?
The capital of Poland is Warsaw.
What is the population of Poland?
Poland has a population of about 37,563,071.
What currency does Poland use?
Poland uses the Złoty (PLN).
What languages are spoken in Poland?
The official language of Poland is Polish.
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