Poland Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Poland (ISO: PL) and the capital city, Warsaw. This page enables you to explore Poland and its land boundaries in total: 3,071 km. You may also view the border countries of Poland (total: 7, Belarus 418 km, Czech Republic 796 km, Germany 467 km, Lithuania 104 km, Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) 210 km, Slovakia 541 km, Ukraine 535 km with its area of total: 312,685 sq km; land: 304,255 sq km, water: 8,430 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Poland Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Poland, located in Central Europe, east of Germany, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
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Geographical facts about Poland including Warsaw, the capital city of Poland |
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| Name of the country: | Poland | Capital city: | Warsaw |
| Geographical coordinates of Poland: | 52 00 N, 20 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Warsaw: | 52 15 N 21 00 E |
| Location of Poland: | Central Europe, east of Germany | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Poland: | total: 312,685 sq km; land: 304,255 sq km, water: 8,430 sq km | Area comparative of Poland: | about twice the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than New Mexico |
| The elevation data of Poland: | mean elevation: 173 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: near Raczki Elblaskie -2 m, highest point: Rysy 2,499 m | The climate of Poland: | temperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent precipitation: mild summers with frequent showers and thundershowers |
| Land use of Poland: | agricultural land: 48.2%; arable land 36.2%; permanent crops 1.3%; permanent pasture 10.7%; forest: 30.6%; other: 21.2% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 970 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Poland: | historically, an area of conflict because of flat terrain and the lack of natural barriers on the North European Plain | The terrain of Poland: | mostly flat plain; mountains along southern border |
| Land boundaries of Poland: | total: 3,071 km | Borders countries of Poland: | Belarus 418 km, Czech Republic 796 km, Germany 467 km, Lithuania 104 km, Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) 210 km, Slovakia 541 km, Ukraine 535 km |
| Maritime claims of Poland: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: defined by international treaties | ||
Fast Facts about Poland
Are you traveling to Poland? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central Europe, east of Germany.
Did you know that the legal system of Poland is civil law system; judicial review of legislative, administrative, and other governmental acts; constitutional law rulings of the Constitutional Tribunal are final?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Poland, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 412,035 km, paved: 280,719 km (including 2,418 km of expressways), unpaved: 131,316 km (2012)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: WARSAW (capital) 1.722 million; Krakow 760,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 60.5% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Poland: 38,523,261 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of -0.11% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Polish (official language) 98.2%, Silesian 1.4%, other 1.1%, unspecified 1.3%. Note: data represents the language spoken at home; shares sum to more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census; Poland ratified the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in 2009 recognizing Kashub as a regional language, Czech, Hebrew, Yiddish, Belarusian, Lithuanian, German, Armenian, Russian, Slovak, and Ukrainian as national minority languages, and Karaim, Lemko, Romani (Polska Roma and Bergitka Roma), and Tatar as ethnic minority languages (2011 estimate). These days, Poland has to face a net migration rate of -0.4 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Poland nowadays; Polish 96.9%, Silesian 1.1%, German 0.2%, Ukrainian 0.1%, other and unspecified 1.7%note: represents ethnicity declared first (2011 estimate).
The right to vote in Poland can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: both parents must be citizens of Poland. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Poland for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Poland are: Constitution Day, 3 May (1791).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Poland, these are the most likely dangers you might face: flooding. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Warsaw and/or Poland?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Poland, the population has to face a death rate of 10.3 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Poland
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Poland. Here they are: Polish (official language) 98.2%, Silesian 1.4%, other 1.1%, unspecified 1.3%. Note: data represents the language spoken at home; shares sum to more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census; Poland ratified the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in 2009 recognizing Kashub as a regional language, Czech, Hebrew, Yiddish, Belarusian, Lithuanian, German, Armenian, Russian, Slovak, and Ukrainian as national minority languages, and Karaim, Lemko, Romani (Polska Roma and Bergitka Roma), and Tatar as ethnic minority languages (2011 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .pl
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent precipitation: mild summers with frequent showers and thundershowers.
Its capital city is Warsaw, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Warsaw: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Poland; mean elevation: 173 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: near Raczki Elblaskie -2 m, highest point: Rysy 2,499 m. The length of its total coastline are: 440 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 3,071 km.
Current environmental issues in Poland; decreased emphasis on heavy industry and increased environmental concern by post-communist governments has improved environment; air pollution remains serious because of emissions from coal-fired power plants and the resulting acid rain has caused forest damage; water pollution from industrial and municipal sources is also a problem, as is disposal of hazardous wastes.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: flooding.
For your traveling options, there are 126 (2013) airports and 6 (2013) heliports in Poland all together with 3,997 km (navigable rivers and canals) (2009) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 412,035 km, paved: 280,719 km (including 2,418 km of expressways), unpaved: 131,316 km (2012).
Background of Poland
Like every nation, Poland also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Poland’s history as a state began near the middle of the 10th century. By the mid-16th century, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth ruled a vast tract of land in Central and Eastern Europe. During the 18th century, internal disorders weakened the nation, and in a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland among themselves. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite state following the war, but its government was comparatively tolerant and progressive. Labor turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent trade union “Solidarity” that over time became a political force with over 10 million members. Free elections in 1989 and 1990 won Solidarity control of the parliament and the presidency, bringing the communist era to a close. A “shock therapy” program during the early 1990s enabled the country to transform its economy into one of the most robust in Central Europe. Poland joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in 2004. With its transformation to a democratic, market-oriented country largely completed and with large investments in defense, energy, and other infrastructure, Poland is an increasingly active member of Euro-Atlantic organizations. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
