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Australian Capital Territory vs Prince Edward Island Geography
Land area: Australian Capital Territory has a land area of 910 square miles (2,358 km²), while Prince Edward Island has 2,185 square miles (5,660 km²). Prince Edward Island's land area is 2.4 times (140%) larger than Australian Capital Territory's.
Total area: Australian Capital Territory: 910 square miles (2,358 km²) vs Prince Edward Island: 2,185 square miles (5,660 km²), including inland and coastal water. Prince Edward Island's total area is 2.4 times (140%) larger than Australian Capital Territory's.
Length: Australian Capital Territory is 54 miles (87 km) long from north to south; Prince Edward Island is 97 miles (157 km). Prince Edward Island's north-south length is 1.8 times (80%) longer than Australian Capital Territory's.
Width: Australian Capital Territory spans 38 miles (61 km) east to west; Prince Edward Island spans 117 miles (188 km). Prince Edward Island's east-west width is 3.1 times (208%) wider than Australian Capital Territory's.
Highest point: Australian Capital Territory's highest point is Bimberi Peak at 6,273 feet (1,912 m); Prince Edward Island's is Springton at 466 feet (142 m). Bimberi Peak is 5,807 feet higher than Springton.
Lowest point: Australian Capital Territory's lowest point is Molonglo River at 1,407 feet; Prince Edward Island's is Gulf of St. Lawrence at 0 feet. Prince Edward Island's lowest point is 1,407 feet lower.
Australian Capital Territory vs Prince Edward Island Population and History
Population: Australian Capital Territory has a population of 486,231 (2025), while Prince Edward Island has 182,001 (2026). Australian Capital Territory's population is 2.7 times (167%) larger than Prince Edward Island's.
Population density: Australian Capital Territory: 534.3 people per square mile vs Prince Edward Island: 83.3. Australian Capital Territory's population density is 6.4 times (541%) higher than Prince Edward Island's.
Largest metro area: Australian Capital Territory's largest metropolitan area is Greater Canberra (486,231 people) vs Prince Edward Island's Charlottetown CMA (78,858). Greater Canberra's population is 6.2 times (517%) larger than Charlottetown CMA's.
History: Australian Capital Territory: Established as the Federal Capital Territory on January 1, 1911. Prince Edward Island: Joined Confederation on July 1, 1873. In its current form, Prince Edward Island is the older of the two by 38 years.
Australian Capital Territory vs Prince Edward Island Economy
GDP: Australian Capital Territory's GDP is $38.0 billion (2025) vs Prince Edward Island's $8.0 billion. Australian Capital Territory's economic output is 4.8 times (375%) larger than Prince Edward Island's.
GDP per capita: Australian Capital Territory: $78,152 per person vs Prince Edward Island: $44,238. Australian Capital Territory's GDP per capita is 1.8 times (77%) higher than Prince Edward Island's.
Official Websites
Australian Capital Territory official website · Prince Edward Island official website
More Size Comparisons
All Australian Capital Territory size comparisons · All Prince Edward Island size comparisons
Area, elevation and boundary figures come from official national statistics and US Census Bureau and Natural Earth boundary data; US state population, economic, county and tax figures come from the US Census Bureau, the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Tax Foundation. Figures are rounded and for general reference.