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Country Facts:
Ukraine vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Ukraine 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

Ukraine vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Ukraine is 233 013 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1479% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
233 013 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Ukraine has a coastline of 1 728.7 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

1 728.7 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Ukraine is Kiev, with a population of about 2 847 200 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

2 847 200 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Ukraine is Hora Hoverla, its height is 6 762 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

6 762 ft
Hora Hoverla
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Ukraine, the highest temperature ever measured was 107.6°F and was recorded in Luhansk, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

107.6°F
Luhansk
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Ukraine, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.4°F and was recorded in Luhansk, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-43.4°F
Luhansk
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Ukraine is about 43 733 762, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
43 733 762 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 73.2 years in Ukraine and 80.4 years in the United States.

73.2 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.2 years in Ukraine and 38.5 years in the United States.

41.2 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.49% in Ukraine and 0.7% in the United States.

-0.49%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Ukraine and 99.0% in the United States.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Ukraine, the main language is Ukrainian, and in the United States the primary language is English.

ukrainian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

12 428 000 ppl
Ranking: 23/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Ukraine: 13 057 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

13 057 Int$
Ranking: 101/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Ukraine: Hryvnia (UAH). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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UAH
Hryvnia
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Ukraine: 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

Ukraine 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: Ukraine - 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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Do not travel
Level 4
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
B16 USD - 22 USD
T42 USD - 61 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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