Country Facts:
Iraq vs. Malaysia

Country area

The surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of Iraq is 32.5% 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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

Highest recorded temperature

In Iraq, the highest temperature ever measured was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah, while in Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

Population

The population of Iraq is about 40 222 493, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Average age

The average age is 21.2 years in Iraq and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

Literacy

Literacy is 85.6% in Iraq and 95.0% in Malaysia.

Religion

In Iraq, the main religion is Islam; in Malaysia, the main religion is Islam.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Iraq: 9 503 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Iraq: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Iraq - March, April, November; Malaysia - May, June, July, August, September.

Visa requirements

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