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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Zambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Zambia is 290 585 mi². This means that the area of Zambia is 141% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
290 585 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Zambia 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 Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

1 735 440 ppl
1 747 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Zambia is Mafinga Central, which rises to a height of 7 674 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
7 674 ft
Mafinga Central

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Zambia the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province.

104.4°F
Prószków
108.3°F
Mfuwe, Eastern Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Siedlce
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Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Zambia is home to 18 383 955 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
18 383 955 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 65.9 years in Zambia.

78.5 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 16.9 years in Zambia.

41.9 years
16.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 2.93% in Zambia.

-0.23%
2.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 86.7% in Zambia.

99.8%
86.7%

Language

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

polish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
932 000 ppl
Ranking: 178/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Zambia: 3 456 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
3 456 Int$
Ranking: 193/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Zambia: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

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PLN
Zloty
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Zambia 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; Zambia - June, July, August, September.

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 France (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
B43 EUR - 50 EUR
T83 EUR - 106 EUR
B21 EUR - 33 EUR
T57 EUR - 89 EUR

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