Home › Countries of the world › Poland
Poland — silhouette, capital and facts
Poland is in Europe and its capital is Warsaw. With about 38 million people and 312,696 km², it ranks 69th in area and 39th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Poland, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Warsaw
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 38 million
- Area
- 312,696 km²
- Language
- Polish
- Currency
- Złoty
- Flag colors
- white, red
Borders
Poland shares a land border with 5 countries: Germany, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Slovakia.
Fun facts about Poland
- The Wieliczka Salt Mine, near Kraków, has chapels and sculptures carved entirely out of salt.
- Marie Curie was born in Warsaw and is the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
- Białowieża Forest shelters Europe's largest land mammal, the European bison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Poland?
The capital of Poland is Warsaw.
Which continent is Poland in?
Poland is in Europe.
Which countries border Poland?
Poland shares a land border with 5 countries: Germany, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Slovakia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Poland?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Poland is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Poland?
The Wieliczka Salt Mine, near Kraków, has chapels and sculptures carved entirely out of salt. Marie Curie was born in Warsaw and is the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences. Białowieża Forest shelters Europe's largest land mammal, the European bison.
More countries in Europe
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Poland. It is only an approximation.
See all countries in Europe with flags, capitals and fun facts.