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Country Facts:
Singapore vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Singapore 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

Singapore vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Singapore is 276 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1332578% larger.

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

Coastline length

Singapore has a coastline of 119.9 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

119.9 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Singapore is Singapore, with a population of about 5 535 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

5 535 000 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Singapore is Bukit Timah, its height is 538 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

538 ft
Bukit Timah
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Singapore, the highest temperature ever measured was 96.8°F and was recorded in Singapore, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

96.8°F
Singapore
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Singapore, the lowest temperature ever measured was 66.9°F and was recorded in Singapore, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

66.9°F
Singapore
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Singapore is about 5 850 342, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
5 850 342 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 86.2 years in Singapore and 80.4 years in the United States.

86.2 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 35.6 years in Singapore and 38.5 years in the United States.

35.6 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.95% in Singapore and 0.7% in the United States.

0.95%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 97.5% in Singapore and 99.0% in the United States.

97.5%
99.0%

Language

In Singapore, the main language is Chinese, Malay, English, and in the United States the primary language is English.

chinese, malay, english
english

Religion

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

buddhism
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

12 051 000 ppl
Ranking: 24/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Singapore: 98 483 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

98 483 Int$
Ranking: 2/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Singapore: Singapore Dollar (SGD). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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SGD
Singapore Dollar
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Singapore has left-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Singapore - March, April, May, June, July; 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 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
B61 USD - 78 USD
T129 USD - 169 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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