Poland - Wikipedia
WEBPoland is composed of sixteen voivodeships and is the fifth most populous member state of the European Union (EU), with over 38 million people, and the fifth largest EU country by land area, covering a combined area of 312,696 km 2 (120,733 sq mi).
Poland | History, Flag, Map, Population, President, Religion ...
WEB3 days ago · Poland, a country of central Europe, is located at a geographic crossroads that links the forested lands of northwestern Europe and the sea lanes of the Atlantic Ocean to the fertile plains of the Eurasian frontier. Poland’s capital city is Warsaw, and other important cities include Krakow and Gdansk.
Poland - The World Factbook
WEBOct 1, 2024 · 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.
Poland Factsheet - The World Factbook
WEBBackground. 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 disorder weakened the nation, and in a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland among themselves.
Poland - Baltic Sea, Carpathians, Vistula | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Poland lies at the physical centre of the European continent, approximately between latitudes 49° and 55° N and longitudes 14° and 24° E. Irregularly circular in shape, it is bordered to the north by the Baltic Sea, to the northeast by Russia and Lithuania, and to the east by Belarus and Ukraine.
First-timer's guide to Poland - Lonely Planet
WEBSep 29, 2023 · From the Carpathian Mountains in the south to the Great Masurian Lakes in the north, Poland is a dream destination if you’re up for an activity-driven vacation – hiking, cycling and kayaking opportunities are abundant, plus there’s skiing in the winter.
History of Poland | Key Events, Important People, & Dates ...
WEBhistory of Poland, a survey of important events and people in the history of Poland from the time of its foundation as a state. Located at a geographic crossroads in central Europe, Poland has waxed and waned over the centuries, buffeted by the forces of regional history.