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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Philippines

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Philippines is 115 831 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 4.23% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
115 831 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Philippines has a coastline of 22 548.9 mi.

273.4 mi
22 548.9 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 Philippines is Quezon City, where the population is 2 761 720.

1 735 440 ppl
2 761 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in the Philippines is Mount Apo, which rises to a height of 9 692 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
9 692 ft
Mount Apo

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in the Philippines the highest temperature was 108°F and was recorded in Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley.

104.4°F
Prószków
108°F
Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in the Philippines, the lowest temperature was 43.3°F and was recorded in Baguio.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
43.3°F
Baguio

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Philippines is home to 109 581 078 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
109 581 078 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 70.3 years in the Philippines.

78.5 years
70.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 24.1 years in the Philippines.

41.9 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.49% in the Philippines.

-0.23%
1.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 96.3% in the Philippines.

99.8%
96.3%

Language

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

polish
filipino, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 128/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Philippines: 8 387 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
8 387 Int$
Ranking: 138/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Philippines: Philippine Peso (PHP).

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PLN
Zloty
PHP
Philippine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in the Philippines: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Philippines 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; Philippines - January, February, March, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B179 PLN - 211 PLN
T348 PLN - 448 PLN
B103 PLN - 138 PLN
T234 PLN - 344 PLN

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