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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Greenland

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Greenland is 593% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

273.4 mi
27 394.4 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 Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

1 735 440 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

104.4°F
Prószków
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-87°F
North Ice

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 73.7 years in Greenland.

78.5 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 34.3 years in Greenland.

41.9 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.01% in Greenland.

-0.23%
-0.01%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 100.0% in Greenland.

99.8%
100.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Greenland the primary language is Kalaallisut.

polish
kalaallisut

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194
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Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Greenland: Danish Krone (DKK).

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PLN
Zloty
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, F, K

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Greenland 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; Greenland - June, July, August.

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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

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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B46 USD - 54 USD
T88 USD - 112 USD
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