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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Moldova

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Moldova is 13 068 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 824% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
13 068 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Moldova 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 Moldova is Chișinău, where the population is 723 500.

1 735 440 ppl
723 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Moldova is Dealul Bălăneşti, which rises to a height of 1 411 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
1 411 ft
Dealul Bălăneşti

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Moldova the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Falesti.

104.4°F
Prószków
108.3°F
Falesti

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
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Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Moldova is home to 4 033 963 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
4 033 963 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 72.2 years in Moldova.

78.5 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 37.7 years in Moldova.

41.9 years
37.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -1.1% in Moldova.

-0.23%
-1.1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.4% in Moldova.

99.8%
99.4%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Moldova the primary language is Romanian.

polish
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
94 400 ppl
Ranking: 99/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Moldova: 12 996 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
12 996 Int$
Ranking: 109/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Moldova: Moldovan Leu (MDL).

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PLN
Zloty
MDL
Moldovan Leu

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Moldova has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Moldova - June, July, August.

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 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
B47 USD - 56 USD
T74 USD - 90 USD

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