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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Sierra Leone

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Sierra Leone is 27 699 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 336% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
27 699 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Sierra Leone has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

273.4 mi
249.8 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 Sierra Leone is Freetown, where the population is 951 000.

1 735 440 ppl
951 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Sierra Leone is Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa), which rises to a height of 6 381 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
6 381 ft
Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa)

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Prószków
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Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
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Society

Poland vs. Sierra Leone - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Sierra Leone is home to 7 976 983 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
7 976 983 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 60.2 years in Sierra Leone.

78.5 years
60.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 19.1 years in Sierra Leone.

41.9 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 2.44% in Sierra Leone.

-0.23%
2.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 43.2% in Sierra Leone.

99.8%
43.2%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Sierra Leone the primary language is English.

polish
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
24 000 ppl
Ranking: 147/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Sierra Leone: 1 726 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
1 726 Int$
Ranking: 158/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Sierra Leone: Leone (SLL).

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PLN
Zloty
SLL
Leone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Sierra Leone 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; Sierra Leone - 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.
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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 115 USD
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