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Country Facts:
Bolivia vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Bolivia 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

Bolivia vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Bolivia is 424 164 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 767% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
424 164 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Bolivia has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

0.0 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Bolivia is Santa Cruz, with a population of about 1 913 230 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 913 230 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama, its height is 21 463 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

21 463 ft
Nevado Sajama
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Bolivia, the highest temperature ever measured was 116.1°F and was recorded in Villamontes, Tarija Department, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

116.1°F
Villamontes, Tarija Department
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Bolivia, the lowest temperature ever measured was -14.3°F and was recorded in Uyuni, Potosí Department, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-14.3°F
Uyuni, Potosí Department
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Bolivia is about 11 673 021, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
11 673 021 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 70.7 years in Bolivia and 80.4 years in the United States.

70.7 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 25.3 years in Bolivia and 38.5 years in the United States.

25.3 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.39% in Bolivia and 0.7% in the United States.

1.39%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 92.5% in Bolivia and 99.0% in the United States.

92.5%
99.0%

Language

In Bolivia, the main language is Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, and in the United States the primary language is English.

spanish, quechua, aymara
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

882 000 ppl
Ranking: 109/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Bolivia: 8 272 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

8 272 Int$
Ranking: 127/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Bolivia: Boliviano (BOB). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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BOB
Boliviano
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDBOBEUR

Best months to visit

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

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 27 USD
T63 USD - 82 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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