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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Poland

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain 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

Spain vs. Poland - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 61.83% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
120 726 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi.

3 084.5 mi
273.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Spain is Madrid, with a population of about 3 165 240 people. In contrast, the largest city in Poland is Warsaw, where the population is 1 735 440.

3 165 240 ppl
1 735 440 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), which rises to a height of 8 199 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Poland the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków.

117°F
Murcia
104.4°F
Prószków

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Poland, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-41.8°F
Siedlce

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Poland is home to 37 846 611 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
37 846 611 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 78.5 years in Poland.

82.2 years
78.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 41.9 years in Poland.

43.9 years
41.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and -0.23% in Poland.

-0.03%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.8% in Poland.

98.6%
99.8%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Poland the primary language is Polish.

spanish
polish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Poland: 34 406 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194

Currency

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

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Euro
PLN
Zloty

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: 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

Spain 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: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; 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 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
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD

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