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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Chile

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Chile is 142% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

273.4 mi
3 998.5 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 Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

1 735 440 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Prószków
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Chile, the lowest temperature was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 79.6 years in Chile.

78.5 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 35.5 years in Chile.

41.9 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.68% in Chile.

-0.23%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 96.4% in Chile.

99.8%
96.4%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Chile the primary language is Spanish.

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spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 33/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 36/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

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PLN
Zloty
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Chile 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; Chile - 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 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
T90 USD - 115 USD
B41 USD - 52 USD
T92 USD - 119 USD

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