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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Mexico

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 528% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
758 449 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi.

273.4 mi
5 797.4 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 Mexico is Mexico City, where the population is 8 851 080.

1 735 440 ppl
8 851 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), which rises to a height of 18 491 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Mexico the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

104.4°F
Prószków
125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Mexico, the lowest temperature was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Mexico is home to 128 932 753 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
128 932 753 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 76.9 years in Mexico.

78.5 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 29.3 years in Mexico.

41.9 years
29.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.04% in Mexico.

-0.23%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 95.2% in Mexico.

99.8%
95.2%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Mexico the primary language is Spanish.

polish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Mexico: 18 794 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN).

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PLN
Zloty
MXN
Mexican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Mexico 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; Mexico - 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 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
T89 USD - 114 USD
B32 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD

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