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Country Facts:
Indonesia vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Indonesia 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

Indonesia vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 400% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
735 358 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

33 998.9 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Indonesia is Jakarta, with a population of about 11 374 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

11 374 000 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), its height is 16 024 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Indonesia, the highest temperature ever measured was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Indonesia, the lowest temperature ever measured was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Indonesia is about 273 523 615, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
273 523 615 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 72.8 years in Indonesia and 80.4 years in the United States.

72.8 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.1 years in Indonesia and 38.5 years in the United States.

31.1 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.81% in Indonesia and 0.7% in the United States.

0.81%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 96.0% in Indonesia and 99.0% in the United States.

96.0%
99.0%

Language

In Indonesia, the main language is Indonesian, and in the United States the primary language is English.

indonesian
english

Religion

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

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 27/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Indonesia: 12 068 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

12 068 Int$
Ranking: 109/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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IDR
Rupiah
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Indonesia: 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

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

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURIDR

Best months to visit

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

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B17 USD - 23 USD
T42 USD - 65 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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