Poland
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 312,679 km²
- Capital
- Warsaw
- ISO
- PL
What the flag means
White and red come from the colors of Poland’s coat of arms, a white eagle on red. White is sometimes explained as peace, and red as the blood shed in the fight for independence.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Poland is white on top and red on the bottom, the reverse of the flags of Indonesia and Monaco.
- GeographyEuropean bison live in the Białowieża Forest, which straddles Poland and Belarus.
- CultureThe Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland has an underground chapel whose walls and chandeliers are made of salt.
- CultureMarie Curie, who was born in Warsaw, named the element she discovered “polonium” after her homeland.
