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Republic of Poland
🗺️ Warsaw, Poland
Capital city
📍 52.2297°, 21.0122°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalWarsaw
TimezoneUTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population38.7M
Governmentparliamentary republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType C, E (230V)
Internet Code.pl
Internet Users86%
GDP per Capita$45,100
🌍 Geography
LocationCentral Europe, east of Germany
Size Comparisonabout twice the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than New Mexico
Climatetemperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent precipitation; mild summers with frequent showers and thundershowers
Terrainmostly flat plain; mountains along southern border
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsPolish 96.9%, Silesian 1.1%, German 0.2%, Ukrainian 0.1%, other and unspecified 1.7% (2011 est.)
ReligionsRoman Catholic 70.7%, refused to answer 20.9%, no religion 6.9%; less than 1 percent: Orthodox, Jehovah Witness, Evangelic of Augsburg, Greek Catholic...
Median Age43.4 years
Life Expectancy76.7 years
National HolidayConstitution Day, 3 May (1791)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Handshakes are standard. Older generations may kiss a woman's hand. Use formal titles (Pan/Pani) until invited otherwise. Poles are warm once you get to know them.
Dining
Vodka culture is strong - toasts are important. Say "Na zdrowie!" before drinking. Finish everything on your plate. Soup is often the first course.
Key Phrases
Hello: Cześć / Dzień dobryThank you: DziękujęPlease: ProszęYes / No: Tak / NieCheers!: Na zdrowie!
Destinations in Poland
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook