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Country Facts:
Poland vs. New Zealand

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of New Zealand is 104 428 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 15.61% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
104 428 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while New Zealand has a coastline of 9 403.8 mi.

273.4 mi
9 403.8 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 New Zealand is Auckland, where the population is 440 710.

1 735 440 ppl
440 710 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in New Zealand is Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island, which rises to a height of 12 218 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
12 218 ft
Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in New Zealand the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough.

104.4°F
Prószków
108.3°F
Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in New Zealand, the lowest temperature was -14.1°F and was recorded in Ranfurly, Central Otago.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-14.1°F
Ranfurly, Central Otago

Society

Poland vs. New Zealand - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while New Zealand is home to 4 822 233 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
4 822 233 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 82.3 years in New Zealand.

78.5 years
82.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 37.2 years in New Zealand.

41.9 years
37.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.28% in New Zealand.

-0.23%
1.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.0% in New Zealand.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in New Zealand the primary language is English, Maori.

polish
english, maori

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in New Zealand, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
3 039 000 ppl
Ranking: 123/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. New Zealand: 44 213 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
44 213 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). New Zealand: New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

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PLN
Zloty
NZD
New Zealand Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in New Zealand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, New Zealand has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; New Zealand - January, February, December.

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 France (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B42 EUR - 50 EUR
T83 EUR - 106 EUR
B68 EUR - 85 EUR
T117 EUR - 145 EUR

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