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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Poland

Learn about the similarities and differences between Germany 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

Germany vs. Poland - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 14.21% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
120 726 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi.

1 484.5 mi
273.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Germany is Berlin, with a population of about 3 562 170 people. In contrast, the largest city in Poland is Warsaw, where the population is 1 735 440.

3 562 170 ppl
1 735 440 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), which rises to a height of 8 199 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)

Highest recorded temperature

In Germany, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg, while in Poland the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
104.4°F
Prószków

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Poland, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-41.8°F
Siedlce

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Poland is home to 37 846 611 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
37 846 611 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 78.5 years in Poland.

81.3 years
78.5 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 41.9 years in Poland.

47.8 years
41.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.23% in Poland.

-0.21%
-0.23%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Poland the primary language is Polish.

german
polish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Poland: 34 406 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Poland: Zloty (PLN).

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EUR
Euro
PLN
Zloty

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNUSDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B317 PLN - 388 PLN
T522 PLN - 671 PLN
B184 PLN - 217 PLN
T358 PLN - 459 PLN

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