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Country Facts:
France vs. Poland

Learn about the similarities and differences between France 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

France vs. Poland - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi². This means that the area of France is 73.97% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
120 726 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi.

3 015.5 mi
273.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in Poland is Warsaw, where the population is 1 735 440.

2 241 350 ppl
1 735 440 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), which rises to a height of 8 199 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Poland the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
104.4°F
Prószków

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Poland, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-41.8°F
Siedlce

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Poland is home to 37 846 611 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
37 846 611 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 78.5 years in Poland.

82.4 years
78.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 41.9 years in Poland.

41.7 years
41.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.23% in Poland.

0.33%
-0.23%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.8%

Language

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

french
polish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Poland: 34 406 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194

Currency

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

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Euro
PLN
Zloty

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France 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: France - 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 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
B71 USD - 84 USD
T127 USD - 167 USD
B46 USD - 54 USD
T88 USD - 112 USD

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