Poland is a parliamentary representative democratic republic and a member of the [[European Union (EU)]]. Its economy, the largest in Central Europe, has successfully transformed from a state-controlled system to a market economy since 1989. Key economic sectors include manufacturing (particularly machinery and vehicles), agriculture, services, and a growing technology sector. Despite not adopting the euro, maintaining its own currency (Polish Złoty), Poland has shown resilient economic growth and significant integration with EU markets. The country benefits from its strategic location between Western and Eastern Europe, skilled workforce, and large domestic market, though faces challenges with energy transition, demographic aging, and the need to move up the value chain in manufacturing.