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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Nigeria

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Nigeria is 356 669 mi². This means that the area of Nigeria is 195% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
356 669 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Nigeria has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

273.4 mi
530.0 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 Nigeria is Lagos, where the population is 15 118 800.

1 735 440 ppl
15 118 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Nigeria is Chappal Waddi, which rises to a height of 7 936 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
7 936 ft
Chappal Waddi

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Nigeria the highest temperature was 115.5°F and was recorded in Yola.

104.4°F
Prószków
115.5°F
Yola

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
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Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Nigeria is home to 206 139 589 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
206 139 589 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 60.9 years in Nigeria.

78.5 years
60.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 18.6 years in Nigeria.

41.9 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 2.53% in Nigeria.

-0.23%
2.53%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 62.0% in Nigeria.

99.8%
62.0%

Language

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

polish
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
1 255 000 ppl
Ranking: 118/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Nigeria: 5 184 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
5 184 Int$
Ranking: 127/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Nigeria: Naira (NGN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
NGN
Naira

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Nigeria 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; Nigeria - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 - 50 EUR
T82 EUR - 106 EUR
B19 EUR - 23 EUR
T47 EUR - 63 EUR

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