Małopolska is a dynamically developing region located in southern Poland, covering an area of 15,183 km² and bordering Slovakia (the region’s southern boundary is also the Polish-Slovak border). The largest city and the capital of the region—as well as the historic capital of Poland—is Kraków, the city of royal coronations, currently home to around 810,000 residents, with approximately 3.4 million people living in the entire voivodeship.
In terms of economic development, Małopolska is one of the most advanced regions in Poland. Its market is open to modern investments, both domestic and foreign, with about 65% of the workforce employed in the services sector (compared to 59% nationwide). The largest companies based in the region include: BP Poland Sp. z o.o., Coca-Cola, Comarch S.A., Fakro Sp. z o.o., Maspex GMW Sp. z o.o. s.k.a., Newag S.A., Rafineria Trzebinia, TELE-FONIKA Kable S.A., and Wawel S.A. Małopolska also hosts offices of international companies such as Motorola, MAN, IBM, Electrolux, Philip Morris, and Shell.
Kraków is a key center for knowledge and technology transfer, especially in IT, video game development, law, and accounting. Małopolska is the second-largest educational hub in Poland, with the longest academic traditions in the country. The region is home to 28 higher education institutions, including the oldest university in Poland—Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364.
The currency in Poland is the złoty. 1 PLN = 38.33 JPY.
It is important to note that Poland is not part of the Eurozone, and the official legal tender in Poland is the złoty.
In Poland, there are two related types of plugs: types C and E. Type C plugs have two round pins, while type E plugs have two round pins and a hole for the male grounding pin of the socket. The power supply voltage in Poland is 230 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz.