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Country Facts:
Papua New Guinea vs. Guinea

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

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Geography

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

Country area

The surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi², while the surface area of Guinea is 94 926 mi². This means that the area of Papua New Guinea is 88.26% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
178 704 mi²
94 926 mi²

Coastline length

Papua New Guinea has a coastline of 3 201.3 mi, while Guinea has a coastline of 198.8 mi.

3 201.3 mi
198.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, with a population of about 364 125 people. In contrast, the largest city in Guinea is Conakry, where the population is 1 667 860.

364 125 ppl
1 667 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm, its height is 14 793 ft. The highest peak in Guinea is Mont Nimba, which rises to a height of 5 748 ft.

14 793 ft
Mount Wilhelm
5 748 ft
Mont Nimba

Highest recorded temperature

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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Papua New Guinea is about 8 947 024, while Guinea is home to 13 132 795 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 947 024 ppl
13 132 795 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 69.9 years in Papua New Guinea and 63.5 years in Guinea.

69.9 years
63.5 years

Average age

The average age is 24 years in Papua New Guinea and 19.1 years in Guinea.

24 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.61% in Papua New Guinea and 2.76% in Guinea.

1.61%
2.76%

Literacy

Literacy is 64.2% in Papua New Guinea and 39.6% in Guinea.

64.2%
39.6%

Language

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

english, tok pisin, hiri motu
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

184 000 ppl
Ranking: 145/174
35 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$. Guinea: 2 816 Int$.

4 285 Int$
Ranking: 151/194
2 816 Int$
Ranking: 169/194

Currency

Papua New Guinea: Kina (PGK). Guinea: Guinea Franc (GNF).

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PGK
Kina
GNF
Guinea Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I). Electricity in Guinea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, K).

240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, K

Driving side

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

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Papua New Guinea - May, June, July, August, September, October; Guinea - January, February, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Level 3
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (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).
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B77 USD - 95 USD
T105 USD
B47 USD
T74 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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