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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Malta

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Malta is 122 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 98856% larger.

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

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Malta has a coastline of 157.2 mi.

273.4 mi
157.2 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 Malta is Birkirkara, where the population is 22 247.

1 735 440 ppl
22 247 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Malta is Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island, which rises to a height of 830 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
830 ft
Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Malta the highest temperature was 110.8°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

104.4°F
Prószków
110.8°F
Malta International Airport

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Malta, the lowest temperature was 34.5°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
34.5°F
Malta International Airport

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Malta is home to 441 543 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
441 543 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 83.0 years in Malta.

78.5 years
83.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 42.3 years in Malta.

41.9 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.75% in Malta.

-0.23%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 94.5% in Malta.

99.8%
94.5%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Malta the primary language is Maltese, English.

polish
maltese, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
1 783 000 ppl
Ranking: 108/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Malta: 42 640 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
42 640 Int$
Ranking: 118/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Malta: Euro (EUR).

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PLN
Zloty
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNUSDEUR

Best months to visit

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

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 Poland (Settings → Your Country)
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Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B179 PLN - 211 PLN
T348 PLN - 448 PLN
B269 PLN - 342 PLN
T486 PLN - 673 PLN

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