Is Poland Eastern or Central Europe?

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Laura · Answer

Geographically: Eastern part of Central Europe
Historically: Eastern Europe because of the Warsaw Pact
Culturally: A pretty good mix of Western and Eastern European influence

Orla C · Answer

They consider themselves Central Europe.

barney · Answer

It is a 'Balkan' country and is in eastern Europe.

Formerly Peter S · Answer

An eastern European country.

GTB · Answer

I would call it Eastern Europe

Anonymous · Answer

Mate there is East and West. The Slavic countries are in the East and the rest are in the West. Poland is a slavic country.

Herfnerd · Answer

They're currently and historically considered part of Central Europe.  It wasn't until after WWII when they were considered part of Eastern Europe because of the USSR's influence but now back where they should be as a Central European country

Satan · Answer

Eastern Europe - have a look at a calendar

Is Poland Eastern or Central Europe?

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