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Country Facts:
Western Sahara vs. Pakistan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Western Sahara and Pakistan by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Western Sahara vs. Pakistan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Western Sahara is 102 703 mi², while the surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi². This means that the area of Pakistan is 232% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
102 703 mi²
340 508 mi²

Coastline length

Western Sahara has a coastline of 689.7 mi, while Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi.

689.7 mi
650.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Western Sahara is Laayoune, with a population of about 199 476 people. In contrast, the largest city in Pakistan is Karachi, where the population is 23 500 000.

199 476 ppl
23 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Western Sahara is unnamed location, its height is 2 641 ft. The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, which rises to a height of 28 251 ft.

2 641 ft
unnamed location
28 251 ft
K2

Highest recorded temperature

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128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh

Lowest recorded temperature

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-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan

Society

Western Sahara vs. Pakistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Western Sahara is about 597 339, while Pakistan is home to 220 892 340 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
597 339 ppl
220 892 340 ppl

Life expectancy

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69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 20.8 years in Western Sahara and 22 years in Pakistan.

20.8 years
22 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 2.89% in Western Sahara and 1.99% in Pakistan.

2.89%
1.99%

Literacy

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58.0%

Language

In Western Sahara, the main language is Arabic, and in Pakistan the primary language is Urdu, English.

arabic
urdu, english

Religion

In Western Sahara, the main religion is Islam; in Pakistan, the main religion is Islam.

islam
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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Economy

GDP per capita

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4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194

Currency

Western Sahara: Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR).

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MAD
Moroccan Dirham
PKR
Pakistan Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Western Sahara: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Pakistan: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D

Driving side

Western Sahara has right-hand traffic, Pakistan 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: Western Sahara - January, February, March, December; Pakistan - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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No data
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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