Country Facts:
South Korea vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of South Korea is 38 691 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 9407% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in South Korea is Seoul, with a population of about 10 117 900 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 South Korea, the highest temperature ever measured was 104°F and was recorded in Daegu, 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 South Korea is about 51 269 185, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Average age

The average age is 43.2 years in South Korea and 38.5 years in the United States.

Literacy

Literacy is 97.9% in South Korea and 99.0% in the United States.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

South Korea: 43 319 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in South Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 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: South Korea - June, September; United States - June, July, August.

Visa requirements

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