Poland Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Republic of Poland
  • Population: 38.1 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Warsaw
  • Area: 312,685 sq km (120,728 sq miles)
  • Major language: Polish
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 80 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 zloty = 100 groszy
  • Main exports: Machinery and transport equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals
  • GNI per capita: US $11,880 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .pl
  • International dialling code: +48

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan -4.8 0.4 22.1 15
Feb -4.0 1.9 22.0 14
Mar -1.0 6.8 28.1 13
Apr 3.1 13.1 34.8 12
May 8.1 19.3 50.7 12
Jun 11.3 21.9 71.3 13
Jul 12.9 23.6 73.2 13
Aug 12.3 23.4 59.0 12
Sep 8.6 17.9 49.0 12
Oct 4.4 12.3 38.2 13
Nov 0.3 5.5 36.6 14
Dec -2.8 1.9 34.6 16