- Full Country Name: Republic of Poland.
- Local Name: Rzeczpospolita Polska.
- Capital: Warsaw
- Language: Polish (official), Lithuanian and German.
- Currency: Zloty zł (PLN) = 100 groszy.
- People: Polish (96.7%), German (0.4%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 71.18, Female: 79.44.
- Religion: Roman Catholic (89.8%) (about 75% practicing), Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, other (1.9%).
- Size (sq km): 312,6833 (69th)
- Population: 38,122,000 (31st)
- Population Density per sq km: 122 (83rd)
- Country Dialling Code: 48
- Internet Country Code: .pl (.eu also used).
- Time Zone: GMT +1 (+2 in summer).
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit cards accepted in large establishments, traveller's cheques readily exchanged,
- Business Hours: 0800-1600 Mon-Friday.
- GDP(PPP): US$546.543 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$14,400
- Personal Safety: Safe.
