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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Zimbabwe

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

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Zimbabwe is 150 872 mi². This means that the area of Zimbabwe is 24.97% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
150 872 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, where the population is 1 485 230.

1 735 440 ppl
1 485 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, which rises to a height of 8 504 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani

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. Zimbabwe - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Zimbabwe is home to 14 862 924 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
14 862 924 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 62.8 years in Zimbabwe.

78.5 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 20.5 years in Zimbabwe.

41.9 years
20.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 1.94% in Zimbabwe.

-0.23%
1.94%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 86.5% in Zimbabwe.

99.8%
86.5%

Language

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

polish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
2 057 000 ppl
Ranking: 179/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Zimbabwe: 3 536 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
3 536 Int$
Ranking: 194/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

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PLN
Zloty
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Zimbabwe: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

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

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
T89 USD - 114 USD
B42 USD - 54 USD
T107 USD - 172 USD

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