Country Facts:
United States vs. Qatar

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Qatar is 4 473 mi². This means that the area of United States is 82131% 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 Qatar is Doha, where the population is 1 312 950.

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 Qatar the highest temperature was 122.7°F and was recorded in Doha.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Qatar is home to 2 881 053 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 33.7 years in Qatar.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 93.5% in Qatar.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Qatar: 89 935 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Qatar: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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