Country Facts:
Iraq vs. Ethiopia

Country area

The surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Ethiopia is 152% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Iraq is Baghdad, with a population of about 7 216 040 people. In contrast, the largest city in Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

Highest recorded temperature

In Iraq, the highest temperature ever measured was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah, while in Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

Population

The population of Iraq is about 40 222 493, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Average age

The average age is 21.2 years in Iraq and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

Literacy

Literacy is 85.6% in Iraq and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

Religion

In Iraq, the main religion is Islam; in Ethiopia, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Iraq: 9 503 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Iraq: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G). Electricity in Ethiopia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Iraq - March, April, November; Ethiopia - January, February, November, December.

Visa requirements

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