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Country Facts:
Bulgaria vs. United States

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

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Geography

Bulgaria vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 8492% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
42 811 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

220.0 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Bulgaria is Sofia, with a population of about 1 228 280 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 228 280 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, its height is 9 596 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

9 596 ft
Musala
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Bulgaria, the highest temperature ever measured was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Bulgaria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -36.9°F and was recorded in Tran, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-36.9°F
Tran
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Bulgaria is about 6 948 445, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
6 948 445 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.3 years in Bulgaria and 80.4 years in the United States.

75.3 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 43.7 years in Bulgaria and 38.5 years in the United States.

43.7 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.67% in Bulgaria and 0.7% in the United States.

-0.67%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.4% in Bulgaria and 99.0% in the United States.

98.4%
99.0%

Language

In Bulgaria, the main language is Bulgarian, and in the United States the primary language is English.

bulgarian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 39/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

24 620 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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BGN
Bulgarian Lev
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Bulgaria has right-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Bulgaria - June, July, August; United States - June, July, August.

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Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B54 USD - 67 USD
T82 USD - 103 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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