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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Estonia

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Estonia is 17 462 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 591% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
17 462 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Estonia has a coastline of 2 357.5 mi.

273.4 mi
2 357.5 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 Estonia is Tallinn, where the population is 436 130.

1 735 440 ppl
436 130 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Estonia is Suur Munamägi, which rises to a height of 1 043 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
1 043 ft
Suur Munamägi

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Estonia the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Võru.

104.4°F
Prószków
96.1°F
Võru

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Estonia, the lowest temperature was -46.3°F and was recorded in Jõgeva.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-46.3°F
Jõgeva

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Estonia is home to 1 326 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
1 326 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 77.6 years in Estonia.

78.5 years
77.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 43.7 years in Estonia.

41.9 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.69% in Estonia.

-0.23%
-0.69%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.8% in Estonia.

99.8%
99.8%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Estonia the primary language is Estonian.

polish
estonian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
2 989 000 ppl
Ranking: 47/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Estonia: 37 925 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
37 925 Int$
Ranking: 52/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Estonia: Euro (EUR).

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PLN
Zloty
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Estonia: 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, Estonia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNUSDEUR

Best months to visit

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

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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B184 PLN - 217 PLN
T358 PLN - 459 PLN
B211 PLN - 265 PLN
T404 PLN - 556 PLN

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