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Country Facts:
Pakistan vs. Iraq

Learn about the similarities and differences between Pakistan and Iraq by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Pakistan vs. Iraq - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of Pakistan is 101% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
340 508 mi²
169 235 mi²

Coastline length

Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi, while Iraq has a coastline of 36.0 mi.

650.0 mi
36.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Pakistan is Karachi, with a population of about 23 500 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

23 500 000 ppl
7 216 040 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, its height is 28 251 ft. The highest peak in Iraq is Hasār-i Rōst, which rises to a height of 11 837 ft.

28 251 ft
K2
11 837 ft
Hasār-i Rōst

Highest recorded temperature

In Pakistan, the highest temperature ever measured was 128.3°F and was recorded in Mohenjo-daro, Sindh, while in Iraq the highest temperature was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah.

128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh
127.4°F
Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah

Lowest recorded temperature

In Pakistan, the lowest temperature ever measured was -11.4°F and was recorded in Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan, while in Iraq, the lowest temperature was 0.3°F and was recorded in Mosul, Ninawa Governorate.

-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan
0.3°F
Mosul, Ninawa Governorate

Society

Pakistan vs. Iraq - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Pakistan is about 220 892 340, while Iraq is home to 40 222 493 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
220 892 340 ppl
40 222 493 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 69.4 years in Pakistan and 72.9 years in Iraq.

69.4 years
72.9 years

Average age

The average age is 22 years in Pakistan and 21.2 years in Iraq.

22 years
21.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.99% in Pakistan and 2.06% in Iraq.

1.99%
2.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 58.0% in Pakistan and 85.6% in Iraq.

58.0%
85.6%

Language

In Pakistan, the main language is Urdu, English, and in Iraq the primary language is Arabic.

urdu, english
arabic

Religion

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

islam
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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Economy

GDP per capita

Pakistan: 4 811 Int$. Iraq: 9 503 Int$.

4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194
9 503 Int$
Ranking: 119/194

Currency

Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR). Iraq: Iraqi Dinar (IQD).

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PKR
Pakistan Rupee
IQD
Iraqi Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G

Driving side

Pakistan has left-hand traffic, Iraq has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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