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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Cameroon

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Cameroon is 183 569 mi². This means that the area of Cameroon is 52.05% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
183 569 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Cameroon has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

273.4 mi
249.8 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 Cameroon is Douala, where the population is 2 446 940.

1 735 440 ppl
2 446 940 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Cameroon is Mount Cameroon, which rises to a height of 13 255 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
13 255 ft
Mount Cameroon

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Cameroon the highest temperature was 117.9°F and was recorded in Kousseri.

104.4°F
Prószków
117.9°F
Kousseri

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
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Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Cameroon is home to 26 545 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
26 545 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 62.8 years in Cameroon.

78.5 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 18.5 years in Cameroon.

41.9 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 2.77% in Cameroon.

-0.23%
2.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 77.1% in Cameroon.

99.8%
77.1%

Language

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

polish
french, english

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Cameroon, 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$. Cameroon: 3 866 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
3 866 Int$
Ranking: 37/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Cameroon: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Cameroon: 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, Cameroon 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; Cameroon - 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 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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
B32 USD - 47 USD
T81 USD - 113 USD

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