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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Spain

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 61.83% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
195 365 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi.

273.4 mi
3 084.5 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 Spain is Madrid, where the population is 3 165 240.

1 735 440 ppl
3 165 240 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, which rises to a height of 12 198 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
12 198 ft
Pico del Teide

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Spain the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia.

104.4°F
Prószków
117°F
Murcia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Spain, the lowest temperature was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-25.6°F
Estany Gento

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Spain is home to 46 754 778 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
46 754 778 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 82.2 years in Spain.

78.5 years
82.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 43.9 years in Spain.

41.9 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.03% in Spain.

-0.23%
-0.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 98.6% in Spain.

99.8%
98.6%

Language

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

polish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174
68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Spain: 38 343 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194
38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Spain: 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 Spain: 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, Spain 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; Spain - May, June, July, August, September.

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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B180 PLN - 213 PLN
T353 PLN - 453 PLN
B268 PLN - 313 PLN
T467 PLN - 603 PLN

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