Poland

Why visit Poland?

Get to know a country with a thousand-year history, rich traditions, and great cultural heritage. The notable legacy in the form of architectural monuments, historical vestiges, and works of art - fits perfectly with the lushness of nature and natural landscapes. Poland is competitive in the European tourism market.

Transport

Air

Poland's 12 major international civil airports are scattered all over the country. The most important is the Frederic Chopin airport in Warsaw, serving several million passengers annually. The national air carrier in Poland, known all over the world, is LOT Polish Airlines.

Train

Poland has a well-developed railway network, which you can use to travel almost everywhere around the country. There are various categories of trains - from long-distance InterCity to regional railways. You can also reach Poland from European countries by international trains.

Car

Poland has a well-developed road network, which is still being improved. This network includes highways and expressways, which can be used to quickly and efficiently travel between most regions. Some of them require payment via the viaTOLL system. Poland belongs to the Schengen Area, and there are no permanent border checkpoints on the border with Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Lithuania. On the eastern border of Poland, which is also the border of the European Union, there are several crossings with border control.

Bicycle

Poland is a country created for bicycle tourism based on the highly varied topography and beautiful landscapes. Designated bike lanes run along Polish roads as part of the European network of EuroVelo bicycle routes. There are also networks of interregional and regional routes, such as GreenVelo or VeloDunajec. Travelers exploring larger cities will be pleased with numerous urban paths and trails.

Practical information

Location:

Poland is a beautiful country located in the central part of Europe, in the middle latitudes, between 49 ° 00 " and 54 ° 50" north latitude and between 14 ° 07 "and 24 ° 09" east longitude. It is situated between the Baltic Sea and the Carpathians. It neighbors seven countries: Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania to the east, and Russia to the north.

Population:

Poland is inhabited by over 38 million people, with an average population density of 122 people per km2. The vast majority of the population lives in cities.

Language:

Polish

Capital:

Warsaw is an extraordinary city located on the continent's east-west, north-south communication crossroads. It is a vital center of economy, science, culture, and tourism. Warsaw is a dynamic European metropolis showcasing a multitude of monuments, tourist attractions, and open-minded locals. The Polish capital is a city that is constantly changing and can easily be rediscovered with each subsequent visit.

Membership:

The Republic of Poland is a member of many international organizations. The most important of them are: the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, the Visegrad Group, and OECD.

Entrance:

Poland is easily accessible via land, sea, and air. The Baltic Sea plays a vital role in communication and trade.

Currency:

PLN - Polish Zloty

Climate:

Poland has a temperate, warm transitional climate with four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.