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Country Facts:
Cyprus vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Cyprus 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

Cyprus vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Cyprus is 3 572 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 102873% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 572 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Cyprus has a coastline of 402.6 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

402.6 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Cyprus is Nicosia, with a population of about 276 410 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

276 410 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Cyprus is Mount Olympus, its height is 6 404 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

6 404 ft
Mount Olympus
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Cyprus, the highest temperature ever measured was 115.9°F and was recorded in Lefkoniko, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

115.9°F
Lefkoniko
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

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-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Cyprus is about 1 207 359, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
1 207 359 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 79.5 years in Cyprus and 80.4 years in the United States.

79.5 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 37.9 years in Cyprus and 38.5 years in the United States.

37.9 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.11% in Cyprus and 0.7% in the United States.

1.11%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.1% in Cyprus and 99.0% in the United States.

99.1%
99.0%

Language

In Cyprus, the main language is Greek, Turkish, and in the United States the primary language is English.

greek, turkish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 659 000 ppl
Ranking: 67/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Cyprus: 38 458 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

38 458 Int$
Ranking: 38/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Cyprus: Euro (EUR). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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EUR
Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Cyprus has left-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Cyprus - 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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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
B57 USD - 71 USD
T113 USD - 142 USD
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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