Capital of Poland: Warsaw
The capital of Poland is Warsaw. Poland sits in Europe, has a population of 39,857,145, and uses the PLN. Official languages include Polish.
Quick facts
- Capital: Warsaw
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~39,857,145
- Area: 312,696 km²
- Population density: 127 people per km²
- Official language: Polish
- Currency: PLN
- ISO code: PL
How big is Poland?
By population, Poland ranks 37th in the world, holding roughly 0.50% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 69th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Poland has 127 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.1 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Poland is the 7th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Poland in population are Canada (38,929,902) and Afghanistan (41,128,771).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Oman (309,500 km²) and Ivory Coast (322,463 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Polish is listed as an official language of Poland alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Poland uses the PLN, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Poland in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Poland belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Poland and a page on the flag of Poland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Poland?
The capital of Poland is Warsaw.
What is the population of Poland?
About 39,857,145, making it the 37th most populous country in the world.
How big is Poland?
312,696 square kilometres, ranking 69th by land area, at a density of 127 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Poland use?
The PLN, which no other country uses.