The capital of Poland is Warsaw, located in the central region. Poland borders Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, and has access to the Baltic Sea. The highest point is Rysy peak at 2,499 meters, located in the Tatra Mountains. Major rivers include the Vistula, Oder, Warta, and Bug. Other prominent cities are Toruń, Gdańsk, Bydgoszcz, Szczecin, Poznań, Wrocław, Kraków, and Łódź. Poland is a democratic republic with a president and prime minister. Notable monuments can be found throughout Polish cities,