Poland: flag, capital and facts
Poland is a country in Eastern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Warsaw. Population — 36,559,233. Area — 312,679 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Poland
White and red — like Indonesia's flag, only upside down.
The capital of Poland — Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital of Poland. Warsaw was rebuilt after the war using old paintings as a guide.
Facts about Poland
- Official name
- Republic of Poland
- Capital
- Warsaw
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Population
- 36,559,233
- Area
- 312,679 km²
- Currency
- PLN (zł)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 52°, 20°
How to remember the name
The namePoland's name comes from a word meaning 'land of fields'.
Did you know?
The name 'Poland' comes from the word for 'field'.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Poland — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Eastern Europe
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