Poland, officially known as the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. It’s bordered by Germany to the west, and by the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south. To the east are Ukraine and Belarus, and to the north are Lithuania and the Baltic Sea. Poland is a democratic republic and a member of the European Union and NATO. The official language is Polish, which is a Slavic language. It uses the Latin alphabet and is known for its complex grammar and pronunciation.