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Country Facts:
Peru vs. Pakistan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Peru 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

Peru vs. Pakistan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi², while the surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi². This means that the area of Peru is 45.73% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
496 225 mi²
340 508 mi²

Coastline length

Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi, while Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi.

1 500.0 mi
650.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Peru is Lima, with a population of about 9 866 650 people. In contrast, the largest city in Pakistan is Karachi, where the population is 23 500 000.

9 866 650 ppl
23 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, its height is 22 205 ft. The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, which rises to a height of 28 251 ft.

22 205 ft
Huascarán
28 251 ft
K2

Highest recorded temperature

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128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh

Lowest recorded temperature

In Peru, the lowest temperature ever measured was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region, while in Pakistan, the lowest temperature was -11.4°F and was recorded in Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan.

-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region
-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan

Society

Peru vs. Pakistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Peru is about 32 971 854, while Pakistan is home to 220 892 340 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
32 971 854 ppl
220 892 340 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.0 years in Peru and 69.4 years in Pakistan.

75.0 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.1 years in Peru and 22 years in Pakistan.

29.1 years
22 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.88% in Peru and 1.99% in Pakistan.

0.88%
1.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 94.5% in Peru and 58.0% in Pakistan.

94.5%
58.0%

Language

In Peru, the main language is Spanish, Quechua, and in Pakistan the primary language is Urdu, English.

spanish, quechua
urdu, english

Religion

In Peru, the main religion is Christianity; in Pakistan, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Peru: 11 874 Int$. Pakistan: 4 811 Int$.

11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194
4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194

Currency

Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN). Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PEN
Nuevo Sol
PKR
Pakistan Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C). Electricity in Pakistan: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D).

220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D

Driving side

Peru 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: Peru - June, July, August; Pakistan - January, February, March, December.

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.
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
B32 USD - 43 USD
T77 USD - 112 USD
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