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Country Facts:
Belarus vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Belarus 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

Belarus vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Belarus is 80 155 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 4489% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
80 155 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Belarus 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 Belarus is Minsk, with a population of about 1 921 810 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 921 810 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Belarus is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, its height is 1 132 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

1 132 ft
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Belarus, the highest temperature ever measured was 102°F and was recorded in Gomel, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

102°F
Gomel
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Belarus, the lowest temperature ever measured was -44°F and was recorded in Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-44°F
Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Belarus is about 9 449 323, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 449 323 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 74.0 years in Belarus and 80.4 years in the United States.

74.0 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 40.9 years in Belarus and 38.5 years in the United States.

40.9 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.29% in Belarus and 0.7% in the United States.

-0.29%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.9% in Belarus and 99.0% in the United States.

99.9%
99.0%

Language

In Belarus, the main language is Belarusian, Russian, and in the United States the primary language is English.

belarusian, russian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

102 000 ppl
Ranking: 158/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Belarus: 20 232 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

20 232 Int$
Ranking: 70/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Belarus: Belarussian Ruble (BYN). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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BYN
Belarussian Ruble
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Belarus: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBYN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Belarus - June, July, August; 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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Do not travel
Level 4
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
B31 USD - 39 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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