Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Iraq  | Papua New Guinea  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Iraq | Independent State of Papua New Guinea |
Continent  | Asia | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Baghdad | Port Moresby |
Latitude  | 33° 0′ 0″ N | 6° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 44° 0′ 0″ E | 147° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Iraq is 438,317 sq km, and the total area of Papua New Guinea is 462,840 sq km. Iraq is smaller than Papua New Guinea by 24,523 sq km. Iraq is around 1.06 times smaller than Papua New Guinea.
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 438,317 Sq km | 462,840 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 24,523 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 169,235 Sq Mile | 178,700 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 9,465 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.93 % | 2 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Baghdad | Port Moresby |
Demonyms  | Iraqi | Papua New Guinean, Papuan |
Official Languages  | Arabic, Kurdish | Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu, English, Sign Language |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 99 % | 95.5 % |
The people of Iraq are called Iraqi, and the people of Papua New Guinea are called Papua New Guinean, Papuan.
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Iraqi dinar | Papua New Guinean kina |
Currency Symbol  | IQD | PGK |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +964 | +675 |
Internet TLD  | .iq | .pg |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | IQ | PG |
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | موطني (Mawṭinī) | O Arise, All You Sons |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Homeland | O Arise All You Sons |
National Animal  | Goat | Dugong |
National Bird  | Chukar Partridge | Bird of Paradise |
National Flower  | Rose | Dendrobium |
National Sport  | Football | Rugby League |
National Colors  | Red, white, black and green | Red, black, yellow and white |
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 07:13 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) | UTC+10, +11 (Papua New Guinea Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) | UTC+10, +11 (Papua New Guinea Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Iraq is [07:13 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Iraq as of 2023 is estimated to be around 45,504,560, and the total population of Papua New Guinea as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,329,931.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Iraq had 35,174,629 more people than Papua New Guinea.
The annual Population Growth in Iraq is 2.52% and the annual population growth in Papua New Guinea is 2.28%.
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.9 % | 22.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.8 % | 74 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.28 % | 3.09 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Baghdad | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 07:13 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 26.95 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 4.12 km/hr, 280 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 32 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) | 3.17 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 172.34 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.87 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 117.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 168.94 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 33.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (93.1 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (77.9 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Exposure to mechanical forces ( 8.6 people per 100K population) | Asthma ( 21 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 21.5 (people per 100K population) | 14.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.61 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.95 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.65 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Iraq, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 93.1 people per 100,000 people in Iraq, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 77.9 people per 100,000 people in Papua New Guinea, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Iraq, spent [ 5.25% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Papua New Guinea, spent [ 2.32% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Iraq | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 48.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 27.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 40.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 20.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.7 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 40% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Iraq, are 1.98 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Papua New Guinea.
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