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Neighboring Countries of Poland

Q: Which is the longest border of Poland?

The longest land border of Poland is with Czechia (699 km); the shortest is with Lithuania (100 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Poland?

The land borders of Poland total 2,865 km. By number of neighbours Poland ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Poland shares land borders with 7 countries: Czechia (699 km), Slovakia (517 km), Ukraine (498 km), Germany (467 km), Belarus (375 km), Russia (209 km) and Lithuania (100 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#12 of 236)

2,865 km

Total land borders

440 km

Coastline

312,685

Area in km²

Poland
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Poland

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Poland citizens
Czechia	699 km	Prague	Freedom of movement
Slovakia	517 km	Bratislava	Freedom of movement
Ukraine	498 km	Kyiv	Visa-free · 90 days
Germany	467 km	Berlin	Freedom of movement
Belarus	375 km	Minsk	Visa-free · 90 days
Russia Kaliningrad Oblast	209 km	Moscow	eVisa · 30 days
Lithuania	100 km	Vilnius	Freedom of movement

Czechia accounts for 24% of Poland's 2,865 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Poland

Location

Central Europe, east of Germany

Area

312,685 km² — about twice the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than New Mexico

Terrain

Mostly flat plain; mountains along southern border

Climate

Temperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent precipitation; mild summers with frequent showers and thundershowers

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Rysy 2,499 m. Lowest: near Raczki Elblaskie -2 m. Mean elevation: 173 m.

Natural resources

Coal, sulfur, copper, natural gas, silver, lead, salt, amber, arable land

Natural hazards

Flooding

Good to know

Historically an area of conflict because of flat terrain and the lack of natural barriers on the North European Plain

Neighbours of Poland's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 7 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Poland

How many countries border Poland?

Poland shares land borders with 7 countries: Czechia (699 km), Slovakia (517 km), Ukraine (498 km), Germany (467 km), Belarus (375 km), Russia (209 km) and Lithuania (100 km).

Which is the longest border of Poland?

The longest land border of Poland is with Czechia (699 km); the shortest is with Lithuania (100 km).

Is Poland landlocked?

No. Poland has 440 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Poland?

The land borders of Poland total 2,865 km. By number of neighbours Poland ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Poland citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Poland citizens can visit 6 of 7 neighbouring countries visa-free: Czechia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Germany, Belarus and Lithuania.

What is the highest point of Poland?

Rysy 2,499 m. The lowest point is near Raczki Elblaskie -2 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).