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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 90.87% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

273.4 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

1 735 440 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Prószków
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Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 73.6 years in Suriname.

78.5 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 31 years in Suriname.

41.9 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.91% in Suriname.

-0.23%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 94.4% in Suriname.

99.8%
94.4%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Suriname the primary language is Dutch.

polish
dutch

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Suriname, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 150/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 161/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

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PLN
Zloty
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Suriname has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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)
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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 - 114 USD
B34 USD - 45 USD
T124 USD - 146 USD

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