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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Papua New Guinea

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom vs. Papua New Guinea - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi². This means that the area of Papua New Guinea is 90.87% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
178 704 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Papua New Guinea has a coastline of 3 201.3 mi.

7 723.0 mi
3 201.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, where the population is 364 125.

8 630 000 ppl
364 125 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm, which rises to a height of 14 793 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
14 793 ft
Mount Wilhelm

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
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Lowest recorded temperature

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
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Society

United Kingdom vs. Papua New Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Papua New Guinea is home to 8 947 024 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
8 947 024 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 69.9 years in Papua New Guinea.

81.3 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 24 years in Papua New Guinea.

40.6 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.61% in Papua New Guinea.

0.48%
1.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 64.2% in Papua New Guinea.

99.0%
64.2%

Language

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

english
english, tok pisin, hiri motu

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
184 000 ppl
Ranking: 145/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
4 285 Int$
Ranking: 151/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Papua New Guinea: Kina (PGK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
PGK
Kina

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Papua New Guinea has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURPGKGBP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2
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
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B77 USD - 95 USD
T106 USD

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