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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Thailand

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi². This means that the area of Thailand is 64.1% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
198 117 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi.

273.4 mi
2 000.2 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 Thailand is Bangkok, where the population is 5 782 160.

1 735 440 ppl
5 782 160 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, which rises to a height of 8 415 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Thailand the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit.

104.4°F
Prószków
112.1°F
Uttaradit

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Thailand, the lowest temperature was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Thailand is home to 69 799 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
69 799 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 77.4 years in Thailand.

78.5 years
77.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 39 years in Thailand.

41.9 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.26% in Thailand.

-0.23%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 93.8% in Thailand.

99.8%
93.8%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Thailand the primary language is Thai.

polish
thai

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174
29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Thailand: 18 226 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194
18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Thailand: Baht (THB).

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PLN
Zloty
THB
Baht

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, O

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Thailand 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; Thailand - January, February, March, November, 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 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
B27 USD - 34 USD
T61 USD - 88 USD

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