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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Saudi Arabia

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Saudi Arabia is 830 000 mi². This means that the area of Saudi Arabia is 588% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
830 000 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Saudi Arabia has a coastline of 1 640.4 mi.

273.4 mi
1 640.4 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 Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, where the population is 5 254 560.

1 735 440 ppl
5 254 560 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Saudi Arabia is Jabal Sawda, which rises to a height of 9 826 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
9 826 ft
Jabal Sawda

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Saudi Arabia the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in Jeddah.

104.4°F
Prószków
125.6°F
Jeddah

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Saudi Arabia, the lowest temperature was 10°F and was recorded in Turaif.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
10°F
Turaif

Society

Poland vs. Saudi Arabia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Saudi Arabia is home to 34 813 871 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
34 813 871 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 76.4 years in Saudi Arabia.

78.5 years
76.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 30.8 years in Saudi Arabia.

41.9 years
30.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.62% in Saudi Arabia.

-0.23%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 97.6% in Saudi Arabia.

99.8%
97.6%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Saudi Arabia the primary language is Arabic.

polish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
17 994 000 ppl
Ranking: 139/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Saudi Arabia: 46 742 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
46 742 Int$
Ranking: 150/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Saudi Arabia: Saudi Riyal (SAR).

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PLN
Zloty
SAR
Saudi Riyal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Saudi Arabia: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, G

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Saudi Arabia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNUSDSAREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Saudi Arabia - January, February, November, 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)
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Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B180 PLN - 213 PLN
T353 PLN - 452 PLN
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