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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Eritrea

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Eritrea is 45 406 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 166% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
45 406 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Eritrea has a coastline of 1 388.1 mi.

273.4 mi
1 388.1 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 Eritrea is Asmara, where the population is 649 707.

1 735 440 ppl
649 707 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Eritrea is Emba Soira, which rises to a height of 9 902 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
9 902 ft
Emba Soira

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Prószków
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Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
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Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Eritrea is home to 3 546 421 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
3 546 421 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 66.5 years in Eritrea.

78.5 years
66.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 20.3 years in Eritrea.

41.9 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.98% in Eritrea.

-0.23%
0.98%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 76.6% in Eritrea.

99.8%
76.6%

Language

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

polish
arabic, tigrinya

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Eritrea: 1 626 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
1 626 Int$
Ranking: 54/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Eritrea: Nakfa (ERN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
ERN
Nakfa

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Eritrea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURPLNERN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Eritrea - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 115 USD
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