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Overrun countless times by marauding aggressors, subjugated to overbearing foreign rule for centuries, and now told their beloved vodka can be made from anything, the Polish nation has endured a lot. Yet Poland is shaking off the last vestiges of forced slumber to warmly welcome the 21st century.
Despite the country's push towards the future, its past cannot be ignored - confronting you at every turn. Warsaw may be embracing new world cuisine, cafe culture, and clubs that never close, but you'll still encounter peasant women selling flowers in its beautifully reconstructed Old Town.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Poland
Population
38,518,250
Currency
Name: Zloty
Code: PLN
Symbol: zl
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Polish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+48
Weights & Measures
Metric
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