Country Facts:
Czech Republic vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of Czech Republic is 30 450 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 11979% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Czech Republic is Prague, with a population of about 1 259 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

Highest recorded temperature

In Czech Republic, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.7°F and was recorded in Dobřichovice, Prague-West District, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

Population

The population of Czech Republic is about 10 708 981, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Average age

The average age is 43.3 years in Czech Republic and 38.5 years in the United States.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Czech Republic and 99.0% in the United States.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Czech Republic: 42 049 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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