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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Hungary

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Hungary is 35 918 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 236% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
35 918 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Hungary has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

273.4 mi
0.0 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 Hungary is Budapest, where the population is 1 744 660.

1 735 440 ppl
1 744 660 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Hungary is Kékes, which rises to a height of 3 327 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
3 327 ft
Kékes

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Hungary the highest temperature was 107.4°F and was recorded in Kiskunhalas.

104.4°F
Prószków
107.4°F
Kiskunhalas

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Hungary, the lowest temperature was -31°F and was recorded in Görömbölytapolca.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-31°F
Görömbölytapolca

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Hungary is home to 9 660 351 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
9 660 351 ppl

Life expectancy

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

78.5 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 43.6 years in Hungary.

41.9 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.29% in Hungary.

-0.23%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.1% in Hungary.

99.8%
99.1%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Hungary the primary language is Hungarian.

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hungarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
4 929 000 ppl
Ranking: 69/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Hungary: 33 254 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
33 254 Int$
Ranking: 76/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Hungary: Forint (HUF).

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Zloty
HUF
Forint

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Hungary: 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, Hungary 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; Hungary - May, 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
B44 USD - 53 USD
T88 USD - 119 USD

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