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Country Facts:
Poland vs. United States

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2947% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

273.4 mi
12 380.2 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 the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 735 440 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

104.4°F
Prószków
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Poland vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 80.4 years in the United States.

78.5 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 38.5 years in the United States.

41.9 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.7% in the United States.

-0.23%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.0% in the United States.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in the United States the primary language is English.

polish
english

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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PLN
Zloty
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-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; United States - June, July, August.

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Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B46 USD - 54 USD
T88 USD - 113 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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