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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Slovakia

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Slovakia is 18 933 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 538% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
18 933 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Slovakia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

273.4 mi
0.0 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 Slovakia is Bratislava, where the population is 417 389.

1 735 440 ppl
417 389 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Slovakia is Gerlach Peak, which rises to a height of 8 711 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
8 711 ft
Gerlach Peak

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Prószków
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Slovakia, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Vígľaš-Pstruša.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-41.8°F
Vígľaš-Pstruša

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Slovakia is home to 5 459 642 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
5 459 642 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 78.1 years in Slovakia.

78.5 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 41.8 years in Slovakia.

41.9 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.08% in Slovakia.

-0.23%
-0.08%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.6% in Slovakia.

99.8%
99.6%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Slovakia the primary language is Slovak.

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slovak

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
1 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 146/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Slovakia: 32 015 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
32 015 Int$
Ranking: 157/194

Currency

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

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PLN
Zloty
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Slovakia 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; Slovakia - May, 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 Spain (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
B42 EUR - 50 EUR
T83 EUR - 106 EUR
B53 EUR - 62 EUR
T90 EUR - 108 EUR

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