Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Iraq  | Democratic Republic of the Congo  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Baghdad | Kinshasa |
Latitude  | 33° 0′ 0″ N | 4° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 44° 0′ 0″ E | 15° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Iraq is 438,317 sq km, and the total area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 2,345,409 sq km. Iraq is smaller than Democratic Republic of the Congo by 1,907,092 sq km. Iraq is around 5.35 times smaller than Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 438,317 Sq km | 2,345,409 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,907,092 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 169,235 Sq Mile | 905,567 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 736,332 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.93 % | 3.32 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Baghdad | Kinshasa |
Demonyms  | Iraqi | Congolese |
Official Languages  | Arabic, Kurdish | French |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 99 % | 95.4 % |
The people of Iraq are called Iraqi, and the people of Democratic Republic of the Congo are called Congolese.
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Iraqi dinar | Congolese franc |
Currency Symbol  | IQD | CDF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +964 | +243 |
Internet TLD  | .iq | .cd |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | IQ | CD |
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | موطني (Mawṭinī) | Debout Congolais |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Homeland | Arise, Congolese |
National Animal  | Goat | Okapi |
National Bird  | Chukar Partridge | Okapi |
National Flower  | Rose | Protea |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Red, white, black and green | Blue, yellow and red |
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 11:27 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Democratic Republic of the Congo is [11:27 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Iraq as of 2023 is estimated to be around 45,504,560, and the total population of Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2023 is estimated to be around 102,262,808.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Iraq had 56,758,248 less people than Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The annual Population Growth in Iraq is 2.52% and the annual population growth in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 3.36%.
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.9 % | 31.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.8 % | 65.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.28 % | 2.82 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Kinshasa |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 11:27 PM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 23.21 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 0.51 km/hr, 340 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 94 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) | 6.11 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 172.34 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 328.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 117.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 249.97 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 60.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (93.1 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (99.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Exposure to mechanical forces ( 8.6 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 18.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 21.5 (people per 100K population) | 16.3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.61 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.13 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Iraq, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 93.1 people per 100,000 people in Iraq, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 99.5 people per 100,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Iraq, spent [ 5.25% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Democratic Republic of the Congo, spent [ 3.79% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Iraq | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 48.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 34.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 40.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 6.64% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Iraq, are 6.10 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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