The Republic of Poland is a country located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine and Belarus to the east; and the Baltic Sea. The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometers (120,726 sq mi). With a population of over 38.5 million people, Poland is a member of the European Union and Schengen Area.
Poland is a country of representative democracy and according to the Global Peace Index ranks in the top 20 percent of the most peaceful countries in the world. President, elected by popular vote every five years, is the head of the country. Prime minister, elected every four years, is the head of government. In 1999 Poland was divided into 16 voivodeships, 380 poviats, and 2478 communes.
Republic of Poland – General Information
