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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Niger

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Niger is 489 191 mi². This means that the area of Niger is 305% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
489 191 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Niger 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 Niger is Niamey, where the population is 1 302 910.

1 735 440 ppl
1 302 910 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Niger is Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, which rises to a height of 6 634 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
6 634 ft
Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Niger the highest temperature was 118.8°F and was recorded in Bilma.

104.4°F
Prószków
118.8°F
Bilma

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Niger is home to 24 206 644 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
24 206 644 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 59.7 years in Niger.

78.5 years
59.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 14.8 years in Niger.

41.9 years
14.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 3.65% in Niger.

-0.23%
3.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 35.1% in Niger.

99.8%
35.1%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Niger the primary language is French.

polish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Niger: 1 288 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194
1 288 Int$
Ranking: 191/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Niger: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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PLN
Zloty
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Niger: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, E, F

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Niger 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; Niger - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B42 EUR - 49 EUR
T82 EUR - 105 EUR
B62 EUR
T77 EUR

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