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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Czech Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Czech Republic is 30 450 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 296% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
30 450 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Czech Republic has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

273.4 mi
0.0 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 Czech Republic is Prague, where the population is 1 259 080.

1 735 440 ppl
1 259 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Czech Republic is Sněžka, which rises to a height of 5 259 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
5 259 ft
Sněžka

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Czech Republic the highest temperature was 104.7°F and was recorded in Dobřichovice, Prague-West District.

104.4°F
Prószków
104.7°F
Dobřichovice, Prague-West District

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Czech Republic, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Litvínovice.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-44°F
Litvínovice

Society

Poland vs. Czech Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Czech Republic is home to 10 708 981 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
10 708 981 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 79.5 years in Czech Republic.

78.5 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 43.3 years in Czech Republic.

41.9 years
43.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.04% in Czech Republic.

-0.23%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.0% in Czech Republic.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Czech Republic the primary language is Czech.

polish
czech

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Czech Republic, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
8 707 000 ppl
Ranking: 40/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Czech Republic: 42 049 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
42 049 Int$
Ranking: 44/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Czech Republic: Czech Koruna (CZK).

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PLN
Zloty
CZK
Czech Koruna

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Czech Republic has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

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

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Safety level

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

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B180 PLN - 212 PLN
T352 PLN - 451 PLN
B189 PLN - 230 PLN
T362 PLN - 486 PLN

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