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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Dominican Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 542% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

273.4 mi
800.3 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 Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

1 735 440 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

104.4°F
Prószków
109.4°F
Mao

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Dominican Republic, the lowest temperature was 19.4°F and was recorded in Valle Nuevo, Constanza.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

78.5 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

41.9 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

-0.23%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

99.8%
93.8%

Language

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

polish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 49/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

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PLN
Zloty
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Dominican Republic 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; Dominican Republic - January, February, March, April.

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)
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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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T88 USD - 113 USD
B46 USD - 59 USD
T92 USD - 138 USD

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