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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Romania

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Romania is 92 043 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 31.16% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
92 043 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Romania has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

273.4 mi
139.8 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 Romania is Bucharest, where the population is 1 883 420.

1 735 440 ppl
1 883 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu, which rises to a height of 8 346 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
8 346 ft
Moldoveanu

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Romania the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Ion Sion, Brăila County.

104.4°F
Prószków
112.1°F
Ion Sion, Brăila County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Romania, the lowest temperature was -37.3°F and was recorded in Bod, Braşov County.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-37.3°F
Bod, Braşov County

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Romania is home to 19 237 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
19 237 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 76.3 years in Romania.

78.5 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 42.5 years in Romania.

41.9 years
42.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.38% in Romania.

-0.23%
-0.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 98.8% in Romania.

99.8%
98.8%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Romania the primary language is Romanian.

polish
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
9 331 000 ppl
Ranking: 135/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Romania: 31 946 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
31 946 Int$
Ranking: 146/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Romania: New Romanian Leu (RON).

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PLN
Zloty
RON
New Romanian Leu

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Romania: 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, Romania 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; Romania - 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 - 115 USD
B41 USD - 53 USD
T79 USD - 111 USD

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