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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Netherlands

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Netherlands is 16 164 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 647% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
16 164 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Netherlands has a coastline of 280.2 mi.

273.4 mi
280.2 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 the Netherlands is Amsterdam, where the population is 825 080.

1 735 440 ppl
825 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in the Netherlands is Vaalserberg, which rises to a height of 1 060 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
1 060 ft
Vaalserberg

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in the Netherlands the highest temperature was 101.5°F and was recorded in Warnsveld.

104.4°F
Prószków
101.5°F
Warnsveld

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in the Netherlands, the lowest temperature was -17.3°F and was recorded in Winterswijk.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-17.3°F
Winterswijk

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Netherlands is home to 17 134 872 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
17 134 872 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 82.0 years in the Netherlands.

78.5 years
82.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 42.8 years in the Netherlands.

41.9 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.37% in the Netherlands.

-0.23%
0.37%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.0% in the Netherlands.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in the Netherlands the primary language is Dutch.

polish
dutch

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
15 007 000 ppl
Ranking: 120/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Netherlands: 59 334 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
59 334 Int$
Ranking: 129/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Netherlands has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

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

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)
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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
B45 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
B85 USD - 106 USD
T139 USD - 195 USD

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