Country Facts:
United States vs. Papua New Guinea

Country area

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

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, where the population is 364 125.

Highest recorded temperature

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites