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Polish flag |
| Country |
Poland |
| Capital |
Warsaw |
| Location |
Central Europe, east of Germany |
| Size |
312,685 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly flat plain; mountains along southern border |
| Climate |
temperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent precipitation; mild summers with frequent showers and thundershowers |
| Languages |
Polish |
| Nationality |
noun: Pole(s)
adjective: Polish |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 95% (about 75% practicing), Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and other 5% |
| Currency |
zloty (PLN) |
| Exports |
machinery and transport equipment 30.2%, intermediate manufactured goods 25.5%, miscellaneous manufactured goods 20.9%, food and live animals 8.5% (1999) |
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