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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Ukraine

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Ukraine is 233 013 mi². This means that the area of Ukraine is 93.01% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
233 013 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Ukraine has a coastline of 1 728.7 mi.

273.4 mi
1 728.7 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 Ukraine is Kiev, where the population is 2 847 200.

1 735 440 ppl
2 847 200 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Ukraine is Hora Hoverla, which rises to a height of 6 762 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
6 762 ft
Hora Hoverla

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Ukraine the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

104.4°F
Prószków
107.6°F
Luhansk

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Ukraine, the lowest temperature was -43.4°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-43.4°F
Luhansk

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Ukraine is home to 43 733 762 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
43 733 762 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 73.2 years in Ukraine.

78.5 years
73.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 41.2 years in Ukraine.

41.9 years
41.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.49% in Ukraine.

-0.23%
-0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.8% in Ukraine.

99.8%
99.8%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Ukraine the primary language is Ukrainian.

polish
ukrainian

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Ukraine, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
12 428 000 ppl
Ranking: 165/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Ukraine: 13 057 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
13 057 Int$
Ranking: 180/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Ukraine: Hryvnia (UAH).

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PLN
Zloty
UAH
Hryvnia

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Ukraine - July, August.

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

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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
B42 EUR - 50 EUR
T83 EUR - 106 EUR
B15 EUR - 21 EUR
T39 EUR - 57 EUR

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