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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Syria

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Syria is 71 498 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 68.85% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
71 498 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Syria has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

273.4 mi
119.9 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 Syria is Aleppo, where the population is 2 132 100.

1 735 440 ppl
2 132 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Syria is Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab), which rises to a height of 5 915 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
5 915 ft
Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab)

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. Syria - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Syria is home to 17 500 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
17 500 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 74.0 years in Syria.

78.5 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 23.5 years in Syria.

41.9 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -9.73% in Syria.

-0.23%
-9.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 86.4% in Syria.

99.8%
86.4%

Language

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

polish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
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Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Syria: Syrian Pound (SYP).

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PLN
Zloty
SYP
Syrian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Syria: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, L

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Syria has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURSYPPLN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Syria - April, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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.
Admission refused or travel restricted
No permission to enter the country or very limited travel possibilities.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
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