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Country Facts:
Poland vs. North Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of North Korea is 46 540 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 159% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
46 540 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while North Korea has a coastline of 1 550.3 mi.

273.4 mi
1 550.3 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 North Korea is Pyongyang, where the population is 2 514 690.

1 735 440 ppl
2 514 690 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in North Korea is Paektu-san, which rises to a height of 9 003 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
9 003 ft
Paektu-san

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Prószków
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in North Korea, the lowest temperature was -46.5°F and was recorded in Chunggangjin.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-46.5°F
Chunggangjin

Society

Poland vs. North Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while North Korea is home to 25 778 816 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
25 778 816 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 71.7 years in North Korea.

78.5 years
71.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 34.6 years in North Korea.

41.9 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.49% in North Korea.

-0.23%
0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 100.0% in North Korea.

99.8%
100.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in North Korea the primary language is Korean.

polish
korean

Religion

christianity
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Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
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Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). North Korea: North Korean Won (KPW).

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PLN
Zloty
KPW
North Korean Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in North Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, North Korea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-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; North Korea - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
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