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Country Facts:
Poland vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of India is 951% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

273.4 mi
4 349.6 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 India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

1 735 440 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

104.4°F
Prószków
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in India, the lowest temperature was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 70.0 years in India.

78.5 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 28.7 years in India.

41.9 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.04% in India.

-0.23%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 74.4% in India.

99.8%
74.4%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in India the primary language is Hindi.

polish
hindi

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in India, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 73/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 80/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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PLN
Zloty
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in India: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, M).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, India has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNINREURUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; India - January, February, March, 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 Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B180 PLN - 213 PLN
T352 PLN - 452 PLN
B93 PLN - 124 PLN
T186 PLN - 261 PLN

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