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Country Facts:
Comoros vs. South Korea

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

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Geography

Comoros vs. South Korea - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Comoros is 719 mi², while the surface area of South Korea is 38 691 mi². This means that the area of South Korea is 5281% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
719 mi²
38 691 mi²

Coastline length

Comoros has a coastline of 211.3 mi, while South Korea has a coastline of 1 499.4 mi.

211.3 mi
1 499.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the Comoros is Moroni, with a population of about 54 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in South Korea is Seoul, where the population is 10 117 900.

54 000 ppl
10 117 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the Comoros is Mount Karthala on Grande Comore, its height is 7 746 ft. The highest peak in South Korea is Halla-san on Jejudo, which rises to a height of 6 398 ft.

7 746 ft
Mount Karthala on Grande Comore
6 398 ft
Halla-san on Jejudo

Highest recorded temperature

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104°F
Daegu

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Comoros vs. South Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Comoros is about 869 601, while South Korea is home to 51 269 185 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
869 601 ppl
51 269 185 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 66.9 years in the Comoros and 82.8 years in South Korea.

66.9 years
82.8 years

Average age

The average age is 20.9 years in the Comoros and 43.2 years in South Korea.

20.9 years
43.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.41% in the Comoros and 0.26% in South Korea.

1.41%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 58.8% in the Comoros and 97.9% in South Korea.

58.8%
97.9%

Language

In the Comoros, the main language is French, Comorian, Arabic, and in South Korea the primary language is Korean.

french, comorian, arabic
korean

Religion

In the Comoros, the main religion is Islam; in South Korea, the main religion is Christianity.

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

23 600 ppl
Ranking: 170/174
13 232 000 ppl
Ranking: 21/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Comoros: 3 152 Int$. South Korea: 43 319 Int$.

3 152 Int$
Ranking: 166/194
43 319 Int$
Ranking: 30/194

Currency

Comoros: Comoro Franc (KMF). South Korea: Won (KRW).

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KMF
Comoro Franc
KRW
Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the Comoros: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in South Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, F).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Comoros has right-hand traffic, South Korea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Comoros - May, June, July, August, September; South Korea - June, September.

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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
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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B35 EUR - 43 EUR
T80 EUR - 113 EUR

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