Poland is located in Europe.
Poland ( Polska [ ˈpɔlska ] ) , officially the Republic of Poland ( [ Rzeczpospolita Polska , links = no ] , ) , is a parliamentary republic in Central Europe . Poland 's capital and largest city is Warsaw . This union formed the Polish -- Lithuanian Commonwealth , one of the largest and most populous countries of 16th and 17th century Europe with a uniquely liberal political system which declared Europe 's first constitution . According to the World Bank , Poland has one of the best educational systems in Europe , placing it among the most educated nations .