Poland

Name: Poland
Address: Eastern Europe, Poland

Eastern Europe, Poland

Poland

People from Poland are called:

Male/General:

Polish

Pronunciation:

/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/

Quick Facts

Population:: 36,821,749 (2024 est.)
Country:: Poland
Region:: Eastern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Polans, a West Slavic tribe, whose name means 'people of the fields'.

About Poland

Capital city: Warsaw.
EU member since 2004, Schengen area member since 2007.
Largest country in Central Europe with rich history and culture.
Known for resilience, Solidarity movement, and scientific achievements.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Germany

west of Poland

People are called:

German

Czech Republic

southwest of Poland

People are called:

Czech

Slovakia

south of Poland

People are called:

Slovak

Quick Facts

Population:: 36,821,749 (2024 est.)
Country:: Poland
Region:: Eastern Europe

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