The
Polish minority in the Czech Republic (, ) is a Polish national minority living mainly in the
Zaolzie region of western
Cieszyn Silesia. The Polish community is the only national (or ethnic) minority in the
Czech Republic that is linked to a specific geographical area. Zaolzie is located in the north-eastern part of the country. It comprises
Karviná District and the eastern part of
Frýdek-Místek District. Many Poles living in other regions of the Czech Republic have roots in Zaolzie as well.