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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Kazakhstan

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Kazakhstan is 1 052 090 mi². This means that the area of Kazakhstan is 771% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
1 052 090 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Kazakhstan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

273.4 mi
0.0 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 Kazakhstan is Almaty, where the population is 1 552 350.

1 735 440 ppl
1 552 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Kazakhstan is Khan Tengri, which rises to a height of 22 999 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
22 999 ft
Khan Tengri

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Prószków
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Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
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Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Kazakhstan is home to 18 776 707 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
18 776 707 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 72.3 years in Kazakhstan.

78.5 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 31.6 years in Kazakhstan.

41.9 years
31.6 years

Birthrate

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

-0.23%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.8% in Kazakhstan.

99.8%
99.8%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Kazakhstan the primary language is Kazakh, Russian.

polish
kazakh, russian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Kazakhstan: 26 744 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
26 744 Int$
Ranking: 97/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Kazakhstan: Tenge (KZT).

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PLN
Zloty
KZT
Tenge

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Kazakhstan 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; Kazakhstan - 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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T90 USD - 115 USD
B25 USD - 33 USD
T59 USD - 84 USD

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