Country Facts:
Papua New Guinea vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1958% larger.

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 the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

Highest recorded temperature

Population

The population of Papua New Guinea is about 8 947 024, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Average age

The average age is 24 years in Papua New Guinea and 38.5 years in the United States.

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites