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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Cape Verde

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Cape Verde is 1 557 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 7654% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
1 557 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Cape Verde has a coastline of 599.6 mi.

273.4 mi
599.6 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 Cape Verde is Praia, where the population is 130 271.

1 735 440 ppl
130 271 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Cape Verde is Mount Fogo, which rises to a height of 9 281 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
9 281 ft
Mount Fogo

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Prószków
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Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-

Society

Poland vs. Cape Verde - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Cape Verde is home to 555 987 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
555 987 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 73.5 years in Cape Verde.

78.5 years
73.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 26.8 years in Cape Verde.

41.9 years
26.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.24% in Cape Verde.

-0.23%
1.24%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 86.8% in Cape Verde.

99.8%
86.8%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Cape Verde the primary language is Portuguese.

polish
portuguese

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Cape Verde, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
520 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Cape Verde: 6 374 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
6 374 Int$
Ranking: 41/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Cape Verde: Cape Verde Escudo (CVE).

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PLN
Zloty
CVE
Cape Verde Escudo

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Cape Verde: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Cape Verde has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNUSDEURCVE

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Cape Verde - May, June, July.

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 Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
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
B183 PLN - 216 PLN
T357 PLN - 457 PLN
B110 PLN - 143 PLN
T296 PLN - 497 PLN

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