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Country Facts:
Hungary vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Hungary 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

Hungary vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Hungary is 35 918 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 10141% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
35 918 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Hungary 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 Hungary is Budapest, with a population of about 1 744 660 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 744 660 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Hungary is Kékes, its height is 3 327 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

3 327 ft
Kékes
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Hungary, the highest temperature ever measured was 107.4°F and was recorded in Kiskunhalas, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

107.4°F
Kiskunhalas
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Hungary, the lowest temperature ever measured was -31°F and was recorded in Görömbölytapolca, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-31°F
Görömbölytapolca
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Hungary is about 9 660 351, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 660 351 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 77.0 years in Hungary and 80.4 years in the United States.

77.0 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 43.6 years in Hungary and 38.5 years in the United States.

43.6 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

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

-0.29%
0.7%

Literacy

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

99.1%
99.0%

Language

In Hungary, the main language is Hungarian, and in the United States the primary language is English.

hungarian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

4 929 000 ppl
Ranking: 69/179
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Hungary: 33 254 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

33 254 Int$
Ranking: 76/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Hungary: Forint (HUF). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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HUF
Forint
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Hungary 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: Hungary - May, June, July, August; United States - June, July, August.

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Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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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
B45 USD - 55 USD
T89 USD - 121 USD
B86 USD - 112 USD
T189 USD - 263 USD

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