Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Poland

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 657% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Poland is Warsaw, where the population is 1 735 440.

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Poland the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Poland is home to 37 846 611 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 41.9 years in Poland.

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Poland: 34 406 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites