Poland is a country in Central Europe located over the Baltic Sea with a total area of 312,679 square kilometers and a population of over 38 million people. It has a long history dating back to 966 AD when Christianity was adopted. Poland is a member of the European Union and NATO with Warsaw as its capital and largest city. The country has beautiful natural features like mountains, rivers, lakes and forests and is home to various animals. Some of its famous historical figures include Pope John Paul II, Fryderyk Chopin, Copernicus and Marie Curie.