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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Croatia

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Croatia is 21 851 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 453% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
21 851 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Croatia has a coastline of 4 578.3 mi.

273.4 mi
4 578.3 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 Croatia is Zagreb, where the population is 790 017.

1 735 440 ppl
790 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Croatia is Dinara, which rises to a height of 6 276 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
6 276 ft
Dinara

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Croatia the highest temperature was 109°F and was recorded in Ploče.

104.4°F
Prószków
109°F
Ploče

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Croatia, the lowest temperature was -31.9°F and was recorded in Čakovec.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-31.9°F
Čakovec

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Croatia is home to 4 105 267 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
4 105 267 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 77.0 years in Croatia.

78.5 years
77.0 years

Average age

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

41.9 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.48% in Croatia.

-0.23%
-0.48%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.3% in Croatia.

99.8%
99.3%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Croatia the primary language is Croatian.

polish
croatian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
12 683 000 ppl
Ranking: 67/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Croatia: 29 134 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
29 134 Int$
Ranking: 74/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Croatia: 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 Croatia: 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, Croatia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Croatia - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

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

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
B72 USD - 86 USD
T108 USD - 142 USD

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