Poland, officially known as the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. Its history stretches back over a thousand years, marked by a rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Poland has a population of 38 million and is the fifth-most populous member state of the European Union. Warsaw is the nation's capital and largest metropolis. Other major cities include Kraków, Wroclaw, Lódz, Poznan, Gdansk, and Szczecin.