Poland

Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. It borders Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine and Belarus to the east, and Lithuania and Russia (the Kaliningrad enclave) to the northeast, as well as the Baltic Sea to the north. The capital and largest city is Warsaw, known for its historical and modern architecture. Poland has a rich and complex history, marked by periods of prosperity and tragedies, including occupation during World War II. It is famous for its cultural heritage, which includes music (Chopin), art, cuisine, and folk traditions. Poland is a member of the European Union, NATO, and the United Nations. The country has a rapidly growing economy, with key sectors including industry, agriculture, and services. Poland is also known for its natural landscapes, which include mountains, forests, lakes, and national parks. Population of Poland from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 38.4 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 38.3 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 38.2 million inhabitants. Capital (Warsaw): Population in 2020: About 1.8 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Warsaw (Warszawa): ~1.8 million Kraków: ~780,000 Łódź: ~690,000 Wrocław: ~640,000 Poznań: ~540,000 Gdańsk: ~470,000 Szczecin: ~400,000 Bydgoszcz: ~350,000 Lublin: ~340,000 Katowice: ~300,000 Poland is divided into 16 voivodeships (provinces). GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 524 billion Euros. 2019: About 537 billion Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About -0.2% of GDP. 2019: About -0.7% of GDP. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 48.9%. 2019: About 45.7%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 3.9%. 2019: About 3.3%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)