Country Facts:
Afghanistan vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of Afghanistan is 251 827 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1361% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Afghanistan is Kabul, with a population of about 4 476 000 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 Afghanistan is about 38 928 346, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Average age

The average age is 19.5 years in Afghanistan and 38.5 years in the United States.

Literacy

Literacy is 37.3% in Afghanistan and 99.0% in the United States.

Religion

In Afghanistan, the main religion is Islam; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Afghanistan: 2 078 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Afghanistan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). 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: Afghanistan - May, June, September, October; United States - June, July, August.

Visa requirements

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