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Country Facts:
United States vs. Pakistan

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

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Geography

United States vs. Pakistan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

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

12 380.2 mi
650.0 mi

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 Pakistan is Karachi, where the population is 23 500 000.

8 491 080 ppl
23 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

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

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
28 251 ft
K2

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 Pakistan the highest temperature was 128.3°F and was recorded in Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.

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

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Society

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

80.4 years
69.4 years

Average age

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

38.5 years
22 years

Birthrate

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

0.7%
1.99%

Literacy

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

99.0%
58.0%

Language

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

english
urdu, english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

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

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

Currency

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

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USD
US Dollar
PKR
Pakistan Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
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