Poland

Geography & Mobility in Poland

Poland is divided into 16 provinces and is a member of the European Union. Masovian, Silesian, and Greater Poland are the most important provinces. The country borders Germany, Czechia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia in Central Europe. With a surface size of 312,696 square kilometers, Poland is Europe's ninth largest country. It has a temperate climate, with warm summers and mildly severe winters. Flat plains and minor mountains on the southern border characterize the area. It has a population of more than 38.3 million people, making it Europe's ninth most populous country. Warsaw, the country's capital and most populous city, with a population of roughly 1.8 million people. Krakow and Lodz are two other prominent cities. With 19 million passengers per year, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is the country's busiest airport. Frederic Chopin, a well-known Polish composer, is honored with the airport's name. It encompasses both internal and international routes that connect Poland to the rest of the world.

Poland Demographics & More

Western Europe has had a significant influence on Poland's 1000-year history. The Roman Catholic faith is practiced by the vast majority of the population. Polish is the official language. The civil law system underpins the legal system. A parliamentary republic is the government type.

Poland's Economy

The Polish zloty (PLN) is the country's official currency. The country has an open economy, with a GDP of around $1.3 trillion, putting it in eighth place in Europe. Its people earn an average of $35,651 per year. The GDP is primarily composed of two primary sectors: services and industries. Machines, iron and steel, coal, chemicals, potatoes, and fruits are among the most important export items. The economy of the country has been consistently rising at a rate of 3% each year.

Visiting Poland

Poland boasts a diverse range of historic tourism locations, both urban and natural. It attracts visitors because of its distinct culture and historic cities. Around the country, there are 16 UNESCO world historic sites. The Wieliczka salt mine, Auschwitz Birkenau camp, Warsaw, the Morskie Oko Lake, and Krakow are among the most popular locations. Every year, around 21 million tourists visit the country, the bulk of whom are from Europe and the surrounding countries.