Destination
Poland
Poland mixes rebuilt old towns, serious history and some of the best value in Europe. From Krakow and Warsaw to the Baltic coast and the mountains in the south, these guides cover a country that keeps surprising people.
Guides and stories from Poland
Everything I wrote about Poland, from city guides to personal tips.
Poland in numbers
Poland covers about 312,696 km² and is home to roughly 36.6 million people, with Warsaw as its capital. The main language is Polish, and you pay with the Polish zloty (PLN).
- Official name
- Republic of Poland
- Capital
- Warsaw
- Size
- 312,696 km2
- Size in Europe
- number 9 of Europe
- Population
- 36.6 million
- Language
- Polish
- Currency
- Polish zloty (PLN)
Speak like a local
A few words go a long way. This is how you say them.
Word Meaning Say it like
Czesc Hello cheshch
Dziekuje Thank you jen-koo-yeh
Prosze Please pro-sheh
Tak Yes tahk
Nie No nyeh
Ile to kosztuje? How much is it? ee-leh toh kosh-too-yeh
Na zdrowie! Cheers! nah zdroh-vyeh
Do widzenia Goodbye doh vee-jen-yah
Reels from Poland
My Instagram reels filmed in Poland.