Warsaw
Warsaw ( WOR-saw; Polish: Warszawa see also other names) is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the Vistula River in east-central Poland and its population is officially estimated at 1.78 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.1 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 8th most-populous capital city in the European Union. The city limits cover 517.24 square kilometres (199.71 sq mi), while the metropolitan area covers 6,100.43 square kilometres (2,355.39 sq mi). Warsaw is an alpha global city, a major international tourist destination, and a significant cultural, political and economic hub. Its historical old town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| Country | Poland
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| County | city county
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| Founded | 13th century
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| Area:Metro | 6,100.43 km (2,355.39 sq mi)
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| Elevation | 78–116 m (328 ft)
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| Population:Density | 3,421/km (8,860/sq mi)
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| Population:Metro | 3,100,844
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| Population:Metro density | 509.1/km (1,319/sq mi)
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| Demonym | Varsovian
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| Time zone:Summer | |||
| Postal code | 00-001 to 04–999 |
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| Area code | +48 22
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