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Country Facts:
Italy vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Italy 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

Italy vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 3061% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
116 346 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

4 722.4 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Italy is Rome, with a population of about 2 869 460 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

2 869 460 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

15 781 ft
Monte Bianco
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Italy, the highest temperature ever measured was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Italy, the lowest temperature ever measured was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Italy is about 60 461 826, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
60 461 826 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.7 years in Italy and 80.4 years in the United States.

82.7 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 46.5 years in Italy and 38.5 years in the United States.

46.5 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.09% in Italy and 0.7% in the United States.

0.09%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.2% in Italy and 99.0% in the United States.

99.2%
99.0%

Language

In Italy, the main language is Italian, and in the United States the primary language is English.

italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 5/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Italy: 41 890 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

41 890 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Italy: Euro (EUR). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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EUR
Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Italy - June, July, August; 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 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
B80 USD - 102 USD
T131 USD - 159 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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