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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Botswana

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of Botswana is 86.13% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Botswana has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

273.4 mi
0.0 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 Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

1 735 440 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Prószków
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Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
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Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 65.2 years in Botswana.

78.5 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 25.7 years in Botswana.

41.9 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.43% in Botswana.

-0.23%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 88.5% in Botswana.

99.8%
88.5%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Botswana the primary language is Tswana, English.

polish
tswana, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 25/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 27/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

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PLN
Zloty
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Botswana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Botswana - June, July, August, September.

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 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
B45 USD - 53 USD
T88 USD - 113 USD
B37 USD - 49 USD
T82 USD - 109 USD

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