Warsaw is the capital and most populous city of Poland. Located in east-central Poland, the metropolis stands on the River Vistula and serves as the country's seat of government. It also functions as the capital of the Masovian Voivodeship.
The city has an official population of approximately 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million, making it the seventh most populous city in the European Union. The city covers an area of 517 square kilometres and is divided into 18 districts.
Classified as an alpha global city, Warsaw is a major political, economic, and cultural hub. The surrounding metropolitan area extends over 6,100 square kilometres.