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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Tanzania

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Tanzania is 364 900 mi². This means that the area of Tanzania is 202% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
364 900 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Tanzania has a coastline of 884.8 mi.

273.4 mi
884.8 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 Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, where the population is 4 364 540.

1 735 440 ppl
4 364 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Tanzania is Kilimanjaro, which rises to a height of 19 341 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
19 341 ft
Kilimanjaro

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. Tanzania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Tanzania is home to 59 734 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
59 734 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 69.9 years in Tanzania.

78.5 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 18.2 years in Tanzania.

41.9 years
18.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 2.81% in Tanzania.

-0.23%
2.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 77.9% in Tanzania.

99.8%
77.9%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Tanzania the primary language is Swahili.

polish
swahili

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
1 104 000 ppl
Ranking: 164/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Tanzania: 2 780 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
2 780 Int$
Ranking: 179/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Tanzania: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

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PLN
Zloty
TZS
Tanzanian Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Tanzania: 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, Tanzania 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; Tanzania - July, August, September.

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
T90 USD - 115 USD
B29 USD - 38 USD
T72 USD - 95 USD

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