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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Laos

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Laos is 91 429 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 32.04% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
91 429 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Laos 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 Laos is Vientiane, where the population is 783 000.

1 735 440 ppl
783 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Laos is Phou Bia, which rises to a height of 9 242 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
9 242 ft
Phou Bia

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Laos the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Seno.

104.4°F
Prószków
108.1°F
Seno

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Laos, the lowest temperature was 26.1°F and was recorded in Xiang Khoang Plat..

-41.8°F
Siedlce
26.1°F
Xiang Khoang Plat.

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Laos is home to 7 275 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
7 275 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 66.0 years in Laos.

78.5 years
66.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 24 years in Laos.

41.9 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.46% in Laos.

-0.23%
1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 84.7% in Laos.

99.8%
84.7%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Laos the primary language is Lao.

polish
lao

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Laos, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
3 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 88/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Laos: 8 236 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
8 236 Int$
Ranking: 98/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Laos: Kip (LAK).

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PLN
Zloty
LAK
Kip

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, E, F

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Laos 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; Laos - January, February, March, November, 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B45 USD - 53 USD
T88 USD - 113 USD
B21 USD
T54 USD

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