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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Lesotho

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Lesotho is 11 720 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 930% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
11 720 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Lesotho 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 Lesotho is Maseru, where the population is 267 559.

1 735 440 ppl
267 559 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Lesotho is Thabana Ntlenyana, which rises to a height of 11 424 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
11 424 ft
Thabana Ntlenyana

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 Lesotho, the lowest temperature was -4.7°F and was recorded in Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-4.7°F
Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Lesotho is home to 2 142 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
2 142 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 58.9 years in Lesotho.

78.5 years
58.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 24.7 years in Lesotho.

41.9 years
24.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.73% in Lesotho.

-0.23%
0.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 79.4% in Lesotho.

99.8%
79.4%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Lesotho the primary language is English, Sotho.

polish
english, sotho

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Lesotho, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174
1 082 000 ppl
Ranking: 104/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Lesotho: 2 443 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194
2 443 Int$
Ranking: 172/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Lesotho: Rand (ZAR).

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PLN
Zloty
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Lesotho - March, April, October, November.

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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
T88 USD - 112 USD
B45 USD
T51 USD

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