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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Guinea Bissau

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 766% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

273.4 mi
217.5 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 Guinea Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

1 735 440 ppl
395 954 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Guinea Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

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. Guinea Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

78.5 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

41.9 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

-0.23%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

99.8%
59.9%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Guinea Bissau the primary language is Portuguese.

polish
portuguese

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Guinea Bissau, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 64/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 71/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Guinea Bissau: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Guinea Bissau 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; Guinea Bissau - January, February, 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 France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B42 EUR - 50 EUR
T83 EUR - 106 EUR
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