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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Pakistan

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi². This means that the area of Pakistan is 182% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
340 508 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi.

273.4 mi
650.0 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 Pakistan is Karachi, where the population is 23 500 000.

1 735 440 ppl
23 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, which rises to a height of 28 251 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
28 251 ft
K2

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Pakistan the highest temperature was 128.3°F and was recorded in Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.

104.4°F
Prószków
128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Pakistan, the lowest temperature was -11.4°F and was recorded in Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Pakistan is home to 220 892 340 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
220 892 340 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 69.4 years in Pakistan.

78.5 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 22 years in Pakistan.

41.9 years
22 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.99% in Pakistan.

-0.23%
1.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 58.0% in Pakistan.

99.8%
58.0%

Language

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

polish
urdu, english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Pakistan: 4 811 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194
4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
PKR
Pakistan Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Pakistan 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; Pakistan - 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T88 USD - 112 USD
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