Country Facts:
United States vs. Afghanistan

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Afghanistan is 251 827 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1361% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Afghanistan is Kabul, where the population is 4 476 000.

Highest recorded temperature

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Afghanistan is home to 38 928 346 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 19.5 years in Afghanistan.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 37.3% in Afghanistan.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Afghanistan: 2 078 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Afghanistan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Afghanistan - May, June, September, October.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites