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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Mauritania

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Mauritania is 397 955 mi². This means that the area of Mauritania is 230% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
397 955 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Mauritania has a coastline of 468.5 mi.

273.4 mi
468.5 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 Mauritania is Nouakchott, where the population is 958 399.

1 735 440 ppl
958 399 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Mauritania is Kediet ej Jill, which rises to a height of 3 002 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
3 002 ft
Kediet ej Jill

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. Mauritania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Mauritania is home to 4 649 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
4 649 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 64.9 years in Mauritania.

78.5 years
64.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 21 years in Mauritania.

41.9 years
21 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 2.02% in Mauritania.

-0.23%
2.02%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 53.5% in Mauritania.

99.8%
53.5%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Mauritania the primary language is Arabic.

polish
arabic

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Mauritania, 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$. Mauritania: 5 388 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
5 388 Int$
Ranking: 117/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Mauritania: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
MRU
Mauritanian Ouguiya

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Mauritania: 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, Mauritania 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; Mauritania - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B42 EUR - 50 EUR
T83 EUR - 106 EUR
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