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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Algeria

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Algeria is 919 595 mi². This means that the area of Algeria is 662% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
919 595 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Algeria has a coastline of 620.1 mi.

273.4 mi
620.1 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 Algeria is Algiers, where the population is 3 415 810.

1 735 440 ppl
3 415 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Algeria is Mount Tahat, which rises to a height of 9 852 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
9 852 ft
Mount Tahat

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Algeria the highest temperature was 123.1°F and was recorded in In Salah, Tamanrasset Province.

104.4°F
Prószków
123.1°F
In Salah, Tamanrasset Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Algeria, the lowest temperature was -4°F and was recorded in Batna, Batna Province.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-4°F
Batna, Batna Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Algeria is home to 43 851 044 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
43 851 044 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 77.8 years in Algeria.

78.5 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 28.9 years in Algeria.

41.9 years
28.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.41% in Algeria.

-0.23%
1.41%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 81.4% in Algeria.

99.8%
81.4%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Algeria the primary language is Arabic.

polish
arabic

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Algeria, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
1 710 000 ppl
Ranking: 45/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Algeria: 11 320 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
11 320 Int$
Ranking: 50/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Algeria: Algerian Dinar (DZD).

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PLN
Zloty
DZD
Algerian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Algeria: 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, Algeria 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; Algeria - January, February, November, December.

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)
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Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B181 PLN - 214 PLN
T354 PLN - 454 PLN
B181 PLN - 215 PLN
T234 PLN - 321 PLN

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