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Poland

Republic of Poland

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Poland is listed in Eastern Europe, within Europe. Its capital is Warsaw. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalWarsaw
RegionEurope
ISO alpha-2PL
ISO alpha-3POL
Currency code(s)PLN
Language code(s)pl
Calling code(s)+48
Country-code TLD.pl
Area312,679 km²

Where is Poland?

For broad geographic classification, Poland is grouped under Europe and the subregion Eastern Europe. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Poland?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is PL, while the three-letter code is POL. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Poland has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Belarus, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.