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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Bulgaria

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 182% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
42 811 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi.

273.4 mi
220.0 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 Bulgaria is Sofia, where the population is 1 228 280.

1 735 440 ppl
1 228 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, which rises to a height of 9 596 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
9 596 ft
Musala

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Bulgaria the highest temperature was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province.

104.4°F
Prószków
113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Bulgaria, the lowest temperature was -36.9°F and was recorded in Tran.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-36.9°F
Tran

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Bulgaria is home to 6 948 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
6 948 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 75.3 years in Bulgaria.

78.5 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 43.7 years in Bulgaria.

41.9 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.67% in Bulgaria.

-0.23%
-0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 98.4% in Bulgaria.

99.8%
98.4%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Bulgaria the primary language is Bulgarian.

polish
bulgarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
24 620 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN).

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PLN
Zloty
BGN
Bulgarian Lev

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Bulgaria 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; Bulgaria - June, July, August.

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

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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
B42 EUR - 50 EUR
T82 EUR - 105 EUR
B45 EUR - 58 EUR
T74 EUR - 93 EUR

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