| | Foreword | p. 4 |
| | Geography | p. 7 |
| | Somewhere in the Middle | |
| | At a Glance | p. 8 |
| | What's the Weather Like? | |
| | Fast Facts | |
| | Average Temperature & Rainfall | |
| | Physical Map | |
| | Special Feature: Poland's Waterway | p. 13 |
| | Special Feature: An Accidental Desert | p. 15 |
| | Nature | p. 17 |
| | Ancient Nature | |
| | At a Glance | p. 18 |
| | Varied Wildlife | |
| | Species at Risk | |
| | Vegetation & Ecosystems Map | |
| | Special Feature: Welcome Back Bison | p. 21 |
| | Special Feature: An Unlikely Nature Reserve | p. 23 |
| | Special Feature: Who Gives a Hoot? | p. 25 |
| | History | p. 27 |
| | Crossroads of Europe | |
| | At a Glance | p. 28 |
| | Polish Rule | |
| | Time line | |
| | Historical Map | |
| | Special Feature: Underground City of Salt | p. 31 |
| | Special Feature: Where Is the World? | p. 32 |
| | Special Feature: September 11, 1683 | p. 33 |
| | Special Feature: The Home Army | p. 35 |
| | Special Feature: Workers' Solidarity | p. 36 |
| | People & Culture | p. 39 |
| | A Catholic Culture | |
| | At a Glance | p. 40 |
| | A Changing Population | |
| | Common Polish Phrases | |
| | Population Map | |
| | Special Feature: Passion Plays | p. 42 |
| | Special Feature: National Holidays | p. 44 |
| | Special Feature: Chopin Polonaise | p. 45 |
| | Special Feature: The City of Culture | p. 46 |
| | Special Feature: Watching, Waiting, and Eating | p. 47 |
| | Government & Economy | p. 49 |
| | The European Dream | |
| | At a Glance | p. 50 |
| | Dictators and Democracy | |
| | Trading Partners | |
| | Political Map | |
| | Special Feature: How the Government Works | p. 52 |
| | Special Feature Map: Industry | p. 54 |
| | Special Feature: The Polish Pope | p. 55 |
| | Special Feature: Lech Walesa | p. 57 |
| | Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report! | p. 58 |
| | Glossary | p. 60 |
| | Bibliography | |
| | Further Information | p. 61 |
| | Index | p. 62 |
| | Credits | p. 64 |