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Country Facts:
Peru vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Peru 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

Peru vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 641% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
496 225 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

1 500.0 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Peru is Lima, with a population of about 9 866 650 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

9 866 650 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, its height is 22 205 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

22 205 ft
Huascarán
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

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134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Peru, the lowest temperature ever measured was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Peru is about 32 971 854, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
32 971 854 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.0 years in Peru and 80.4 years in the United States.

75.0 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.1 years in Peru and 38.5 years in the United States.

29.1 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.88% in Peru and 0.7% in the United States.

0.88%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 94.5% in Peru and 99.0% in the United States.

94.5%
99.0%

Language

In Peru, the main language is Spanish, Quechua, and in the United States the primary language is English.

spanish, quechua
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Peru: 11 874 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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PEN
Nuevo Sol
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPENEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Peru - 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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B26 USD - 34 USD
T68 USD - 99 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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