Country Facts:
Iraq vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2073% 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 the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

Highest recorded temperature

In Iraq, the highest temperature ever measured was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

Population

The population of Iraq is about 40 222 493, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Average age

The average age is 21.2 years in Iraq and 38.5 years in the United States.

Literacy

Literacy is 85.6% in Iraq and 99.0% in the United States.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Iraq: 9 503 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Iraq: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G). 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: Iraq - March, April, November; United States - June, July, August.

Visa requirements

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