Country Facts:
Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of Myanmar (Burma) is 261 228 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1308% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Myanmar (Burma) is Yangon, with a population of about 5 209 540 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 Myanmar (Burma), the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Myinmu, 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 Myanmar (Burma) is about 54 409 800, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Average age

The average age is 29.2 years in Myanmar (Burma) and 38.5 years in the United States.

Literacy

Literacy is 89.1% in Myanmar (Burma) and 99.0% in the United States.

Religion

In Myanmar (Burma), the main religion is Buddhism; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Myanmar (Burma): 5 122 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Myanmar (Burma): frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, D, G, I). 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: Myanmar (Burma) - January, February, December; United States - June, July, August.

Visa requirements

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