Country Facts:
United States vs. Iraq

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2073% 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 Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

Highest recorded temperature

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

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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