Country Facts:
Egypt vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of Egypt is 387 048 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 850% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Egypt is Cairo, with a population of about 10 230 400 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 Egypt, the highest temperature ever measured was 122.5°F and was recorded in Kharga, 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 Egypt is about 102 334 404, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Average age

The average age is 24.1 years in Egypt and 38.5 years in the United States.

Literacy

Literacy is 71.2% in Egypt and 99.0% in the United States.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Egypt: 12 602 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Egypt: 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).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Egypt - February, March, April, October, November; United States - June, July, August.

Visa requirements

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