Geography

Poland (Polska) covers an area of 312,685 sq km. Despite the fact that Poland is a lowland country, with areas under 300 m above sea level covering 91.3% of its total area, the distinctive feature of the country is its varied landscape. It has beautiful and dangerous mountains, extensive lake lands, primeval forests, mysterious caves, mighty rivers, a sea and the only desert in Europe (Błędów Desert, 32 sq km).

Time zone

GMT + 2 (summer time), GMT + 1 (winter time: between the last Sunday in October and the last Saturday in March).

Climate

Poland has a moderate climate, in between marine and continental climates. Six seasons of the year are distinguished in Poland: autumn, early winter, winter, early spring, spring and summer. The average temperature in summer usually ranges from +16.5°C to +24°C, but may also reach +30°C. The average temperature in winter ranges from -6°to 0°C. The warmest month is July and the coolest month is January.