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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Ireland

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Ireland is 27 133 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 345% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
27 133 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Ireland has a coastline of 899.7 mi.

273.4 mi
899.7 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 Ireland is Dublin, where the population is 527 612.

1 735 440 ppl
527 612 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Ireland is Carrauntoohil, which rises to a height of 3 406 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
3 406 ft
Carrauntoohil

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Ireland the highest temperature was 91.9°F and was recorded in Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny.

104.4°F
Prószków
91.9°F
Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Ireland, the lowest temperature was -2.4°F and was recorded in Markree Castle, County Sligo.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-2.4°F
Markree Castle, County Sligo

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Ireland is home to 4 937 786 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
4 937 786 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 81.5 years in Ireland.

78.5 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 37.8 years in Ireland.

41.9 years
37.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.97% in Ireland.

-0.23%
0.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.0% in Ireland.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Ireland the primary language is English, Irish.

polish
english, irish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
9 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 71/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Ireland: 95 237 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
95 237 Int$
Ranking: 78/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Ireland: 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 Ireland: 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, Ireland 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; Ireland - 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
B45 USD - 53 USD
T88 USD - 113 USD
B108 USD - 129 USD
T153 USD - 200 USD

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