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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Belarus

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Belarus is 80 155 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 50.62% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
80 155 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Belarus 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 Belarus is Minsk, where the population is 1 921 810.

1 735 440 ppl
1 921 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Belarus is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, which rises to a height of 1 132 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
1 132 ft
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Belarus the highest temperature was 102°F and was recorded in Gomel.

104.4°F
Prószków
102°F
Gomel

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Belarus, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-44°F
Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Belarus is home to 9 449 323 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
9 449 323 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 74.0 years in Belarus.

78.5 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 40.9 years in Belarus.

41.9 years
40.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.29% in Belarus.

-0.23%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.9% in Belarus.

99.8%
99.9%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Belarus the primary language is Belarusian, Russian.

polish
belarusian, russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
102 000 ppl
Ranking: 26/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Belarus: 20 232 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
20 232 Int$
Ranking: 28/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Belarus: Belarussian Ruble (BYN).

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PLN
Zloty
BYN
Belarussian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Belarus 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; Belarus - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B45 USD - 53 USD
T88 USD - 113 USD
B30 USD - 38 USD
T60 USD - 80 USD

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