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Country Facts:
Ethiopia vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Ethiopia 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

Ethiopia vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 763% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
426 373 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, with a population of about 3 273 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

3 273 000 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, its height is 14 928 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

14 928 ft
Ras Dejen
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Ethiopia, the highest temperature ever measured was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

120°F
Dallol
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Ethiopia, the lowest temperature ever measured was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

5°F
Sanetti Plateau
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Ethiopia is about 114 963 588, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
114 963 588 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 67.9 years in Ethiopia and 80.4 years in the United States.

67.9 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 19.8 years in Ethiopia and 38.5 years in the United States.

19.8 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 2.5% in Ethiopia and 0.7% in the United States.

2.5%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 51.8% in Ethiopia and 99.0% in the United States.

51.8%
99.0%

Language

In Ethiopia, the main language is Amharic, Oromo, and in the United States the primary language is English.

amharic, oromo
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

864 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

2 422 Int$
Ranking: 173/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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ETB
Ethiopian Birr
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Ethiopia: 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

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Ethiopia - January, February, November, December; 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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Level 3
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 42 USD
T54 USD - 74 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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