Poland is a country in Central Europe. It has a population of 38 million people and covers an area of 312,679 square kilometres. Each of the regions of Poland has a wonderful and unique aspect to them just waiting to see when you visit Poland.
Poland is divided into 16 voivodeships (provinces). These are: Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Mazovia Voivodeship, Silesian Voivodeship, Opole Voivodeship, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Lublin Voivodeship, Podlaskie Voivodship, Warmian-Masurian Voivodship, West Pomeranian Voivodship, Kuyavian
The Polish landscape is dominated by forests, hills, and mountains. The country has many rivers and lakes. Poland’s capital city is Warsaw with other major cities include Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, Szczecin and Lublin.
Poland has a rich history with many attractions to offer to tourists from all over the world. These include the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Oświęcim; the Royal Castle in Warsaw; the Wieliczka Salt Mine; the Tatra Mountains; and the Baltic Sea coast in Sopot.
Regions of Poland
As we have said above all the regions of Poland have something unique that makes them stand out. From UNESCO sites to salt mines and foodie destinations, the regions of Poland have something for everyone.