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Country Facts:
Poland vs. The Gambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of The Gambia is 4 361 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 2668% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
4 361 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while The Gambia has a coastline of 49.7 mi.

273.4 mi
49.7 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 The Gambia is Serekunda, where the population is 415 962.

1 735 440 ppl
415 962 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in The Gambia is Red Rock, which rises to a height of 174 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
174 ft
Red Rock

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. The Gambia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while The Gambia is home to 2 416 668 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
2 416 668 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 66.2 years in The Gambia.

78.5 years
66.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 21.8 years in The Gambia.

41.9 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.82% in The Gambia.

-0.23%
1.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 50.8% in The Gambia.

99.8%
50.8%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in The Gambia the primary language is English.

polish
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 59/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. The Gambia: 2 274 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
2 274 Int$
Ranking: 66/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). The Gambia: Dalasi (GMD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
GMD
Dalasi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, The Gambia 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; The Gambia - January, February, March, 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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B43 EUR - 50 EUR
T83 EUR - 106 EUR
B24 EUR - 28 EUR
T54 EUR - 65 EUR

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