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Country Facts:
Romania vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Romania 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

Romania vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Romania is 92 043 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 3896% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
92 043 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Romania has a coastline of 139.8 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

139.8 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Romania is Bucharest, with a population of about 1 883 420 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 883 420 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu, its height is 8 346 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

8 346 ft
Moldoveanu
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Romania, the highest temperature ever measured was 112.1°F and was recorded in Ion Sion, Brăila County, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

112.1°F
Ion Sion, Brăila County
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Romania, the lowest temperature ever measured was -37.3°F and was recorded in Bod, Braşov County, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-37.3°F
Bod, Braşov County
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Romania is about 19 237 691, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
19 237 691 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.3 years in Romania and 80.4 years in the United States.

76.3 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.5 years in Romania and 38.5 years in the United States.

42.5 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.38% in Romania and 0.7% in the United States.

-0.38%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.8% in Romania and 99.0% in the United States.

98.8%
99.0%

Language

In Romania, the main language is Romanian, and in the United States the primary language is English.

romanian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 331 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Romania: 31 946 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

31 946 Int$
Ranking: 49/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Romania: New Romanian Leu (RON). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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RON
New Romanian Leu
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Romania: 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

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Romania - 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)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
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
B46 USD - 58 USD
T78 USD - 109 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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