Trek Zone

Country Facts:
Poland vs. Slovenia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Poland and Slovenia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

Country #1
Country #2

Geography

Poland vs. Slovenia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Slovenia is 7 827 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 1442% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
7 827 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Slovenia has a coastline of 29.2 mi.

273.4 mi
29.2 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 Slovenia is Ljubljana, where the population is 277 554.

1 735 440 ppl
277 554 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Slovenia is Triglav, which rises to a height of 9 396 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
9 396 ft
Triglav

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Slovenia the highest temperature was 105.4°F and was recorded in Cerklje ob Krki.

104.4°F
Prószków
105.4°F
Cerklje ob Krki

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Slovenia, the lowest temperature was -30.1°F and was recorded in Babno Polje.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-30.1°F
Babno Polje

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Slovenia is home to 2 078 938 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
2 078 938 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 81.6 years in Slovenia.

78.5 years
81.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 44.9 years in Slovenia.

41.9 years
44.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.03% in Slovenia.

-0.23%
-0.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.7% in Slovenia.

99.8%
99.7%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Slovenia the primary language is Slovenian.

polish
slovenian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
2 707 000 ppl
Ranking: 145/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Slovenia: 40 124 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
40 124 Int$
Ranking: 156/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Slovenia: Euro (EUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PLN
Zloty
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Slovenia: 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, Slovenia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPLNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Slovenia - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
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 - 114 USD
B41 USD - 51 USD
T110 USD - 137 USD

Countries Frequently Compared
(Country Facts)