Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Polish is the official language; uses the Latin alphabet with additional diacritics such as ą, ć, ę, ł, ń, ó, ś, and ź.
Culture
Distinctive cultural markers include traditional wooden houses in the countryside, regional folk art, and religious symbols such as crosses and churches.
Miscellaneous
Look for distinctive yellow road barriers and unique street furniture, such as benches and bike racks, often with regional designs.
Capital
Warsaw
Environment & landscape
Environment
The landscape features a mix of flat plains, low mountains in the south, and forests. Urban areas often have a mixture of modern and historical architecture.
Infrastructure
Common architectural styles include Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings, especially in towns like Kraków and Gdańsk. In urban areas, modern high-rise buildings are also prevalent.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include birch, pine, and oak, while grasses vary from meadows to forest undergrowth.
Topography
Poland features diverse topography with flat plains in the central region, rolling hills in the south, and the Carpathian Mountains in the south-east.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with a blue strip on the left containing the EU flag and the country code PL. The format typically includes one letter followed by five digits.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are mostly blue, green, and white, with a combination of pictograms and Polish text. Signs often include unique symbols for pedestrian crossings and bike lanes.
Stop
Stop signs in Poland read 'STOP'.
Bollards
Bollards in Poland are often painted in bright colors or have reflective elements for visibility, especially in urban areas.
Poles
Utility poles in Poland typically feature wooden or concrete designs, often with visible wiring for telecommunications and electricity.