Emergency numbers
- 997
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 998
- Fire Department
- 112
- Emergency Line
General Information
Capital city
Warsaw
Language
Polish
Time zone
UTC +1 Summer time UTC +2 Winter time
Currency
zloty (zl, PLN)
Voltage
220V
Climate
Summer: Hot and Dry Autumn: Cold and Wet Winter : Really cold and wet Spring: Usually sunny with some rain
Country dialing code
+48
SIM card providers
Orange, Play, T-Mobile, Plus
Population
38 386 000
Cities with IAESTE LCs
In Poland we have 9 cities with local committees:
Gdansk
Gliwice
Krakow
Lodz
Poznan
Rzeszow
Szczecin
Warsaw
Wroclaw
Transportation
Warsaw (WAW, WMI)
Gdansk (GDN)
Krakow (KRK)
Poznan (POZ)
Rzeszow (RZE)
Student discount - 50% discount for transportation for students under 26, also discounts in museums and other venues. Discount for transport mostly applies only of the students with polish ID cards, museum and other venues usually accept ISIC (International Student Identity Card).
Places that we recommend visiting:
Summer Reception 2025
ICEM Cracow Adventure 2025
Gdańsk Baywatch Weekend 2025
Traditional cuisine
Pierogi
Dumplings with various filling
Bigos
A traditional Polish meat dish, also known as "hunter's stew" or "cabbage stew", made with sauerkraut, meat, sausage, and sometimes mushrooms and other vegetables.
Żurek
A thick soup made from sourdough rye flour with added white sausage, eggs, and potatoes, often served with a slice of bread with lard.
Did you know ?
Poland is the 9th Largest Country in Europe. (8th not Including Russia) Poland isn’t a small country, it’s actually one of the largest ones. Poland is bigger than Italy and the UK.
Poland Has Beaches, Mountains, Forests, Deserts, and Lakes Poland has a very diverse nature. Almost 800 km of the seashore and a few mountain chains (Tatra, Carpathian, Sudet Bieszczady and Świętokrzyskie). Poland also has the only Central-European desert, Pustynia Błędowska. There are also dunes in the Pomerania region that are a curiosity on a European scale. So are wetlands in Biebrzański National Park. And islands in Woliński National Park.
Poland Also Has the World’s Biggest Castle Poland has an impressive 16 World Heritage Sites and among them the biggest castle in the world – Malbork. Measured by the area. Prague Castle often claims to be the world’s largest, but it’s not since it’s not a single area.
The Unofficial Traditional Polish Food is Zapiekanka. It’s a baguette cut in half, topped with cheese and mushrooms and doused in garlic mayo and ketchup. Lots of ketchup.
Poland had the second constitution in the world. Following the United States, Poland adopted its own constitution in 1791. Unfortunately, Poland’s first constitution only lasted a little over a year.
Interesting and useful information
Polish Festivals
Poland celebrates a variety of cultural festivals throughout the year. For example, Święto Wina (Wine Festival) in Zielona Góra celebrates the local wine industry, while Juwenalia festivals are held in many cities to celebrate students. The Pierogi Festival in Kraków and the Bread Festival in Poznań are also popular events. There are also famous music festivals during summer like Open’er in Tricity.
Rich History
Poland has a fascinating history, marked by periods of prosperity, conflict, and resilience. From the medieval Piast dynasty to the partitions of Poland in the late 18th century, and from the horrors of World War II to the fall of communism in 1989, Poland's history has shaped its culture and identity.
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