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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Belgium

Learn about the similarities and differences between Poland and Belgium 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. Belgium - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Belgium is 11 787 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 924% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
11 787 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Belgium has a coastline of 41.6 mi.

273.4 mi
41.6 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 Belgium is Antwerp, where the population is 502 604.

1 735 440 ppl
502 604 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Belgium is Signal de Botrange, which rises to a height of 2 277 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
2 277 ft
Signal de Botrange

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Belgium the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Uccle.

104.4°F
Prószków
101.8°F
Uccle

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Belgium, the lowest temperature was -22.2°F and was recorded in Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-22.2°F
Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Belgium is home to 11 589 623 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
11 589 623 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 81.7 years in Belgium.

78.5 years
81.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 41.6 years in Belgium.

41.9 years
41.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.59% in Belgium.

-0.23%
0.59%

Literacy

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

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Belgium the primary language is French, Dutch, German.

polish
french, dutch, german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
8 355 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Belgium: 52 627 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
52 627 Int$
Ranking: 15/194

Currency

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

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PLN
Zloty
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Belgium - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (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
B43 EUR - 50 EUR
T83 EUR - 106 EUR
B61 EUR - 72 EUR
T125 EUR - 154 EUR

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