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Country Facts:
Pakistan vs. Western Sahara

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

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Table of contents

Geography

Pakistan vs. Western Sahara - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi², while the surface area of Western Sahara is 102 703 mi². This means that the area of Pakistan is 232% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
340 508 mi²
102 703 mi²

Coastline length

Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi, while Western Sahara has a coastline of 689.7 mi.

650.0 mi
689.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Pakistan is Karachi, with a population of about 23 500 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Western Sahara is Laayoune, where the population is 199 476.

23 500 000 ppl
199 476 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, its height is 28 251 ft. The highest peak in Western Sahara is unnamed location, which rises to a height of 2 641 ft.

28 251 ft
K2
2 641 ft
unnamed location

Highest recorded temperature

128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh
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Lowest recorded temperature

-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan
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Society

Pakistan vs. Western Sahara - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Pakistan is about 220 892 340, while Western Sahara is home to 597 339 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
220 892 340 ppl
597 339 ppl

Life expectancy

69.4 years
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Average age

The average age is 22 years in Pakistan and 20.8 years in Western Sahara.

22 years
20.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.99% in Pakistan and 2.89% in Western Sahara.

1.99%
2.89%

Literacy

58.0%
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Language

In Pakistan, the main language is Urdu, English, and in Western Sahara the primary language is Arabic.

urdu, english
arabic

Religion

In Pakistan, the main religion is Islam; in Western Sahara, the main religion is Islam.

islam
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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Economy

GDP per capita

4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194
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Currency

Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR). Western Sahara: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PKR
Pakistan Rupee
MAD
Moroccan Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Pakistan: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D). Electricity in Western Sahara: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Pakistan has left-hand traffic, Western Sahara has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNUSDPKRMADEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Pakistan - January, February, March, December; Western Sahara - 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
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Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
No data

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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