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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Denmark

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Denmark is 16 639 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 626% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
16 639 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Denmark has a coastline of 4 544.7 mi.

273.4 mi
4 544.7 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 Denmark is Copenhagen, where the population is 583 348.

1 735 440 ppl
583 348 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Denmark is Møllehøj, which rises to a height of 561 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
561 ft
Møllehøj

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Denmark the highest temperature was 97.5°F and was recorded in Holstebro, Midtjylland.

104.4°F
Prószków
97.5°F
Holstebro, Midtjylland

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Denmark, the lowest temperature was -24.2°F and was recorded in Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-24.2°F
Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Denmark is home to 5 792 202 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
5 792 202 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 81.5 years in Denmark.

78.5 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 42 years in Denmark.

41.9 years
42 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.44% in Denmark.

-0.23%
0.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.0% in Denmark.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Denmark the primary language is Danish.

polish
danish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
10 424 000 ppl
Ranking: 42/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Denmark: 60 552 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
60 552 Int$
Ranking: 47/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Denmark: Danish Krone (DKK).

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PLN
Zloty
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Denmark 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; Denmark - June, July, August.

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 Germany (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B42 EUR - 50 EUR
T82 EUR - 106 EUR
B84 EUR - 106 EUR
T164 EUR - 212 EUR

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