Area
312,685 sq. km. (120,728 sq. miles)
Location
Central Europe
Population
38.1 million (as per estimates of 2006) and Population Density of 122.3 per sq. km.
Capital City
Warsaw with a total population of 1.7 million (as per estimates of 2006).
Language
Polish is the official and most popular language of Poland. German is also prevalent in some pockets of the country where German-speaking population reside, mostly in Southwest. English and Russian are also spoken in some parts of the country.
Electricity
AC 220 volts, 50Hz. Continental Sockets are commonly used.
Currency
Zloty (PLN, symbol Zl). 1Zl = 100 groszy
Notes prevalent = Zl 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200
Coins prevalent = Zl1, 2 and 5; groszy 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50
Currency Exchange
Currency Exchange facility is available at all border-crossing points, hotels, and bureaux de change. Some of the bureaux de change are open 24 hours. You may also come across some hotels and big stores that have their rates listed in Euros. For more details and exchange rates, travellers are advised to consult their banks
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit/Debit/ATM Cards of all major companies, like American Express, MasterCard, Diners Club, and Visa accepted. However, it is advisable to carry some cash as well. Cash can also be obtained from Visa Credit Cards at banks.
Traveller's Cheques
Travellers Cheques can be easily exchanged at the authorized exchange centres (bureaux de change). The travellers are also advised to carry travellers’ cheques in major currencies, like Pounds Sterling, in order to avoid additional exchange rate charges.
Banking Hours
Banks in Poland function from Monday to Friday from 0900-1600 in major cities, and in smaller towns, the banking hours are usually restricted.