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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Poland

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and Poland by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Canada vs. Poland - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3093% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
120 726 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi.

125 566.7 mi
273.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Canada is Toronto, with a population of about 2 615 060 people. In contrast, the largest city in Poland is Warsaw, where the population is 1 735 440.

2 615 060 ppl
1 735 440 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), which rises to a height of 8 199 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Poland the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
104.4°F
Prószków

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Poland, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-41.8°F
Siedlce

Society

Canada vs. Poland - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Poland is home to 37 846 611 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
37 846 611 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 78.5 years in Poland.

83.6 years
78.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 41.9 years in Poland.

41.8 years
41.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -0.23% in Poland.

0.77%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.8% in Poland.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Poland the primary language is Polish.

english, french
polish

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Poland, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Poland: 34 406 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Poland: Zloty (PLN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
PLN
Zloty

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Poland has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Poland - May, June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 113 USD

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