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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Papua New Guinea

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and Papua New Guinea by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2057% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
178 704 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Papua New Guinea has a coastline of 3 201.3 mi.

125 566.7 mi
3 201.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Canada is Toronto, with a population of about 2 615 060 people. In contrast, the largest city in Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, where the population is 364 125.

2 615 060 ppl
364 125 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm, which rises to a height of 14 793 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
14 793 ft
Mount Wilhelm

Highest recorded temperature

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
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Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Papua New Guinea is home to 8 947 024 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
8 947 024 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 69.9 years in Papua New Guinea.

83.6 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 24 years in Papua New Guinea.

41.8 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.61% in Papua New Guinea.

0.77%
1.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 64.2% in Papua New Guinea.

99.0%
64.2%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Papua New Guinea the primary language is English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu.

english, french
english, tok pisin, hiri motu

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Papua New Guinea, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
184 000 ppl
Ranking: 145/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
4 285 Int$
Ranking: 151/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Papua New Guinea: Kina (PGK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
PGK
Kina

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Papua New Guinea has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPGKEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Papua New Guinea - May, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B77 USD - 95 USD
T106 USD

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