Country Facts:
Poland vs. Iraq

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of Iraq is 40.18% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Poland is Warsaw, with a population of about 1 735 440 people. In contrast, the largest city in Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Iraq the highest temperature was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Iraq is home to 40 222 493 people.

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 21.2 years in Iraq.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 85.6% in Iraq.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Iraq: 9 503 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Iraq - March, April, November.

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