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    CountryPoland
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    Founded13th century
    Elevation78–116 m (328 ft)
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    Why Warsaw Wows the World
    Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland, a country in Central Europe. It stands on the River Vistula, and has a rich and turbulent history that shaped its unique character.
    Overview

    Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents w… See more

    Toponymy and names

    Warsaw's name in the Polish language is Warszawa. Other previous spellings of the name may have included: Warszewa, Warszowa, Worszewa or Werszewa. The exact origin and meaning of the name is uncertain a… See more

    History

    The first fortified settlements on the site of today's Warsaw were located in Bródno (9th/10th century) and Jazdów (12th/13th century). After Jazdów was raided by nearby clans and dukes, a new fortified settlement … See more

    Geography

    Warsaw lies in east-central Poland about 300 km (190 mi) from the Carpathian Mountains and about 260 km (160 mi) from the Baltic Sea, 523 km (325 mi) east of Berlin, Germany. The city straddles the Vistula River. … See more

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  1. European Union
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    Poland – EU country profile | European Union

    May 1, 2004 · Capital: Warsaw Official EU language (s): Polish EU Member State: since 1 May 2004 Currency: Polish Złoty PLN. Poland is currently preparing to adopt the euro. Schengen: member since 21 December 2007 …

  3. AP News
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    EU top court says that Poland’s justice reform infringes EU law

  4. Britannica
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    Warsaw | Poland’s Capital City, Map, Population, & History

  5. European Parliament
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    Warsaw | Visiting | European Parliament

    Visit Europa Experience in Warsaw, which is located in the very center of the city, 3 min. from Świętokrzyska metro station. Learn more about the European democracy and the impact it has on your everyday life through the immersive …

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    Polish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies and …

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    Where is Warsaw located?
    The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 7th most-populous city in the European Union.

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    Why is Warsaw so important to Europe?
    Geography plays its part too: Europe’s history is playing out in the east, which brings Warsaw into the centre of European politics. But being in the centre is not the same as shaping the EU agenda. Warsaw has made a strong imprint on EU sanctions policy, candidate status for Ukraine, and military support for Kyiv.

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    What is the history of Warsaw?
    The history of Warsaw spans over 1400 years. In that time, the city evolved from a cluster of villages to the capital of a major European power, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth —and, under the patronage of its kings, a center of enlightenment and otherwise unknown tolerance.

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    Where to visit Europe experience in Warsaw?
    Visit Europa Experience in Warsaw, which is located in the very center of the city, 3 min. from Świętokrzyska metro station. Learn more about the European democracy and the impact it has on your everyday life through the immersive multimedia stations, a 360° cinema and a Role Play Game. Commemorate your visit with a snapshot from our photobooth.

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    How many people live in Warsaw?
    Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 7th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 km 2 (200 sq mi) and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 km 2 (2,355 sq mi).

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    Is Warsaw a Polish city?
    A native or resident of Warsaw is known as a Varsovian – in Polish warszawiak, warszawianin (male), warszawianka (female), warszawiacy, and warszawianie (plural). A paper engraving of 16th-century Warsaw showing St. John's Archcathedral to the right. The church was founded in 1390, and is one of the city's ancient and most important landmarks.

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  9. BBC
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    Mass protests in Poland amid EU exit fears

    Oct 11, 2021 · Poles backing EU membership have taken part in protests across the country, amid fears it could leave the bloc. The rallies on Sunday were held in response to a top court …

  10. European Council on Foreign Relations
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    East side story: Poland’s new role in the European …

    Feb 16, 2023 · Warsaw has made a strong imprint on EU sanctions policy, candidate status for Ukraine, and military support for Kyiv. But Poland’s status in the EU remains peripheral. Croatia has joined the eurozone, and countries …

  11. Wikipedia
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    History of Warsaw - Wikipedia

    With the entry of Poland into the European Union in 2004, Warsaw experienced the biggest economic boom of its history. [50] Another important stimulator of the economy was the European football championship in Poland and Ukraine in …