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Country Facts:
Pakistan vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Pakistan and United States 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. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 980% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
340 508 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

650.0 mi
12 380.2 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 the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

23 500 000 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, its height is 28 251 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

28 251 ft
K2
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Pakistan, the highest temperature ever measured was 128.3°F and was recorded in Mohenjo-daro, Sindh, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Pakistan, the lowest temperature ever measured was -11.4°F and was recorded in Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Pakistan vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Pakistan is about 220 892 340, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
220 892 340 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 69.4 years in Pakistan and 80.4 years in the United States.

69.4 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 22 years in Pakistan and 38.5 years in the United States.

22 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.99% in Pakistan and 0.7% in the United States.

1.99%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 58.0% in Pakistan and 99.0% in the United States.

58.0%
99.0%

Language

In Pakistan, the main language is Urdu, English, and in the United States the primary language is English.

urdu, english
english

Religion

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

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Pakistan: 4 811 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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PKR
Pakistan Rupee
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Pakistan: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Pakistan has left-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURPKR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Pakistan - January, February, March, December; United States - June, July, August.

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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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).
Your country

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 260 USD

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