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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Learn about the similarities and differences between Poland and Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 905 355 mi². This means that the area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 650% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
905 355 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Democratic Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 23.0 mi.

273.4 mi
23.0 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa, where the population is 10 125 000.

1 735 440 ppl
10 125 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Margherita Peak, which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak

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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to 89 561 403 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
89 561 403 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 61.4 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

78.5 years
61.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 16.7 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

41.9 years
16.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 3.16% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

-0.23%
3.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 77.0% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

99.8%
77.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Democratic Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

polish
french

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1 141 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
1 141 Int$
Ranking: 31/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Congolese Franc (CDF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
CDF
Congolese Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Democratic Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E).

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Democratic Republic of the Congo 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; Democratic Republic of the Congo - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
B85 USD - 99 USD
T139 USD

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