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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Indonesia

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi². This means that the area of Indonesia is 509% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
735 358 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi.

273.4 mi
33 998.9 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 Indonesia is Jakarta, where the population is 11 374 000.

1 735 440 ppl
11 374 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), which rises to a height of 16 024 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Indonesia the highest temperature was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java.

104.4°F
Prószków
103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Indonesia, the lowest temperature was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Indonesia is home to 273 523 615 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
273 523 615 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 72.8 years in Indonesia.

78.5 years
72.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 31.1 years in Indonesia.

41.9 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.81% in Indonesia.

-0.23%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 96.0% in Indonesia.

99.8%
96.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Indonesia the primary language is Indonesian.

polish
indonesian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
12 068 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR).

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PLN
Zloty
IDR
Rupiah

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Indonesia: 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, Indonesia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Indonesia - May, June, July, August, September.

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)
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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
T82 EUR - 105 EUR
B16 EUR - 22 EUR
T38 EUR - 59 EUR

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