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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Norway

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Norway is 125 021 mi². This means that the area of Norway is 3.56% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
125 021 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Norway has a coastline of 15 626.2 mi.

273.4 mi
15 626.2 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 Norway is Oslo, where the population is 647 676.

1 735 440 ppl
647 676 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Norway is Galdhøpiggen, which rises to a height of 8 100 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
8 100 ft
Galdhøpiggen

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Norway the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Nesbyen, Buskerud.

104.4°F
Prószków
96.1°F
Nesbyen, Buskerud

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Norway, the lowest temperature was -60.5°F and was recorded in Karasjok, Finnmark.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-60.5°F
Karasjok, Finnmark

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Norway is home to 5 421 241 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
5 421 241 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 82.4 years in Norway.

78.5 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 39.5 years in Norway.

41.9 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.8% in Norway.

-0.23%
0.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 100.0% in Norway.

99.8%
100.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Norway the primary language is Norwegian.

polish
norwegian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 121/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Norway: 63 288 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
63 288 Int$
Ranking: 130/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Norway: Norwegian Krone (NOK).

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PLN
Zloty
NOK
Norwegian Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Norway: 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, Norway 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; Norway - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
B86 USD - 103 USD
T168 USD - 213 USD

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