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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Argentina

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

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Geography

Poland vs. Argentina - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 789% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
1 073 518 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi.

273.4 mi
3 100.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Poland is Warsaw, with a population of about 1 735 440 people. In contrast, the largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, where the population is 2 890 150.

1 735 440 ppl
2 890 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, which rises to a height of 22 835 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
22 835 ft
Aconcagua

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Argentina the highest temperature was 120.4°F and was recorded in Villa de María, Córdoba Province.

104.4°F
Prószków
120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Argentina, the lowest temperature was -38.2°F and was recorded in Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Argentina is home to 45 195 774 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
45 195 774 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 78.1 years in Argentina.

78.5 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 32.4 years in Argentina.

41.9 years
32.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.84% in Argentina.

-0.23%
0.84%

Literacy

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

99.8%
99.0%

Language

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

polish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Argentina: 20 763 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS).

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PLN
Zloty
ARS
Argentine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Argentina 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: Poland - May, June, July, August; Argentina - January, February, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B46 USD - 55 USD
T91 USD - 117 USD
B31 USD - 42 USD
T81 USD - 110 USD

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