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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Maldives

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Maldives is 116 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 103974% larger.

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

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Maldives has a coastline of 400.2 mi.

273.4 mi
400.2 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 Maldives is Malé, where the population is 153 379.

1 735 440 ppl
153 379 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Maldives is unnamed location on Villingi, which rises to a height of 16 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
16 ft
unnamed location on Villingi

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Maldives the highest temperature was 94.8°F and was recorded in Hanimaadhoo.

104.4°F
Prószków
94.8°F
Hanimaadhoo

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Maldives, the lowest temperature was 63°F and was recorded in Hulhulé Island.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
63°F
Hulhulé Island

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Maldives is home to 540 544 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
540 544 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 76.7 years in Maldives.

78.5 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 29.5 years in Maldives.

41.9 years
29.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.12% in Maldives.

-0.23%
-0.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 97.7% in Maldives.

99.8%
97.7%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Maldives the primary language is Dhivehi.

polish
dhivehi

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Maldives, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
1 234 000 ppl
Ranking: 110/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Maldives: 13 438 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
13 438 Int$
Ranking: 120/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Maldives: Rufiyaa (MVR).

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PLN
Zloty
MVR
Rufiyaa

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Maldives: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Maldives 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; Maldives - January, February, March, 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)
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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T90 USD - 115 USD
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