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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Canada

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3093% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
3 855 103 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi.

273.4 mi
125 566.7 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 Canada is Toronto, where the population is 2 615 060.

1 735 440 ppl
2 615 060 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, which rises to a height of 19 551 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
19 551 ft
Mount Logan

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Canada the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.

104.4°F
Prószków
113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Canada, the lowest temperature was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Canada is home to 37 742 154 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
37 742 154 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 83.6 years in Canada.

78.5 years
83.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 41.8 years in Canada.

41.9 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.77% in Canada.

-0.23%
0.77%

Literacy

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

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Canada the primary language is English, French.

polish
english, french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Canada: 48 091 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD).

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PLN
Zloty
CAD
Canadian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Canada 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; Canada - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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 - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
B75 USD - 98 USD
T162 USD - 218 USD

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