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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Vatican

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Vatican is 0.19 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 63539900% larger.

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

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Vatican has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

273.4 mi
0.0 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 Vatican is Vatican City, where the population is 839.

1 735 440 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Vatican is unnamed location, which rises to a height of 246 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
246 ft
unnamed location

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. Vatican - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Vatican is home to 801 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
801 ppl

Life expectancy

78.5 years
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Average age

41.9 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0% in Vatican.

-0.23%
0%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.0% in Vatican.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Vatican the primary language is Italian, Latin.

polish
italian, latin

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

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). Vatican: Euro (EUR).

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PLN
Zloty
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPLNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Vatican - April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

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

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 114 USD
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