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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Ivory Coast

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Ivory Coast is 124 504 mi². This means that the area of Ivory Coast is 3.13% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
124 504 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Ivory Coast has a coastline of 320.0 mi.

273.4 mi
320.0 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 Ivory Coast is Abidjan, where the population is 4 707 400.

1 735 440 ppl
4 707 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Ivory Coast is Mont Nimba, which rises to a height of 5 748 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
5 748 ft
Mont Nimba

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. Ivory Coast - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Ivory Coast is home to 26 378 274 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
26 378 274 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 61.8 years in Ivory Coast.

78.5 years
61.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 20.3 years in Ivory Coast.

41.9 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 2.21% in Ivory Coast.

-0.23%
2.21%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 89.9% in Ivory Coast.

99.8%
89.9%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Ivory Coast the primary language is French.

polish
french

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Ivory Coast, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
1 441 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Ivory Coast: 5 463 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
5 463 Int$
Ranking: 35/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Ivory Coast: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Ivory Coast 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; Ivory Coast - January, February, December.

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (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
B42 EUR - 50 EUR
T82 EUR - 106 EUR
B30 EUR - 37 EUR
T75 EUR - 94 EUR

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