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Warsaw (Polish: Warszawa) is the capital city and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River in east-central Poland, roughly 260 kilometres from the Baltic Sea and 300 kilometres from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population is estimated at 1.8 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.1 million residents, making Warsaw the 7th most-populous capital city in the European Union.

History[edit]

Warsaw's history is one of plagues, invasions, and destruction, followed by periods of rapid economic growth, cultural development, and political importance in the region and beyond. The city's roots can be traced back to the 13th century when it was a small fishing village named Warszowa. The city's fortunes changed dramatically in the 16th century when it was chosen as the new capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Geography[edit]

Warsaw is located in east-central Poland, about 300 km (190 mi) from both the Baltic Sea and the Carpathian Mountains. It lies in the middle of the Masovian Plain, which is flat and has a mix of forest and farmland.

Economy[edit]

Warsaw is the economic hub of Poland and is the 7th largest economy in the European Union by GDP. It is a major international tourist destination and a significant cultural, political and economic hub. Its historical Old Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Culture[edit]

Warsaw is a vibrant city with a diverse culture. It is home to many museums, including the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, the Warsaw Uprising Museum, and the National Museum. The city also has a vibrant music and nightlife scene, with many clubs, bars, and music festivals.

Education[edit]

Warsaw is a major educational center in Poland. It is home to several universities, including the University of Warsaw, the Warsaw University of Technology, and the Medical University of Warsaw.

Transport[edit]

Warsaw has a well-developed network of public transport, including buses, trams, and a metro system. The city is also served by the Warsaw Chopin Airport, the busiest airport in Poland.

Warsaw[edit]

Aleja Niepodległości Warsaw 2022 aerial
Plac Zamkowy w Warszawie
Warszawa, ul. Nowy Świat 72-74
Pałac na Wodzie, Łazienki Królewskie, Warszawa
Garden facade of the Wilanów Palace, 2019
Market Square Warsaw
Hogenberg View of Warsaw (detail)
Bellotto New Town Market Square
Filtry Warszawskie przy ul. Koszykowej 81 w Warszawie, Hala Filtrów Powolnych
Warszawa, Ul. Marszałkowska
Warszawa, Filharmonia ante 1906

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+== Warsaw ==
+<gallery>
+File:Aleja_Niepdleglosci_Warsaw_2022_aerial_(cropped).jpg|Aleja Niepodległości Warsaw 2022 aerial
+File:2017-05-27_Plac_Zamkowy_w_Warszawie_1.jpg|Plac Zamkowy w Warszawie
+File:Warszawa,_ul._Nowy_Świat_72-74_20170517_004.jpg|Warszawa, ul. Nowy Świat 72-74
+File:Pałac_na_Wodzie,Łazienki_Królewskie,Warszawa.jpg|Pałac na Wodzie, Łazienki Królewskie, Warszawa
+File:Garden_facade_of_the_Wilanów_Palace,_2019,_03.jpg|Garden facade of the Wilanów Palace, 2019
+File:Market_Square_Warsaw_(22594p)_(cropped).jpg|Market Square Warsaw
+File:Hogenberg_View_of_Warsaw_(detail).jpg|Hogenberg View of Warsaw (detail)
+File:Bellotto_New_Town_Market_Square.jpg|Bellotto New Town Market Square
+File:Filtry_Warszawskie_przy_ul._Koszykowej_81_w_Warszawie,_Hala_Filtrów_Powolnych.jpg|Filtry Warszawskie przy ul. Koszykowej 81 w Warszawie, Hala Filtrów Powolnych
+File:Warszawa._Ul._Marszalkowska._191-_(67220614).jpg|Warszawa, Ul. Marszałkowska
+File:Warszawa,_Filharmonia._ante_1906_(12981792)_(cropped).jpg|Warszawa, Filharmonia ante 1906
+</gallery>