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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Christmas Island

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Christmas Island is 52 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 232065% larger.

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

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Christmas Island has a coastline of 86.4 mi.

273.4 mi
86.4 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 Christmas Island is The Settlement, where the population is 2 072.

1 735 440 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Christmas Island is Murray Hill, which rises to a height of 1 171 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
1 171 ft
Murray Hill

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. Christmas Island - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Christmas Island is home to 2 072 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
2 072 ppl

Life expectancy

78.5 years
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Average age

41.9 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.11% in Christmas Island.

-0.23%
1.11%

Literacy

99.8%
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Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Christmas Island the primary language is English.

polish
english

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Christmas Island, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
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Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Christmas Island: Australian Dollar (AUD).

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PLN
Zloty
AUD
Australian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Christmas Island: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Christmas Island has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Christmas Island - July, August, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
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Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B45 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
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