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Country Facts:
United States vs. Albania

Learn about the similarities and differences between United States and Albania by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

United States vs. Albania - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Albania is 11 100 mi². This means that the area of United States is 33037% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
11 100 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Albania has a coastline of 224.9 mi.

12 380.2 mi
224.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Albania is Tirana, where the population is 418 495.

8 491 080 ppl
418 495 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Albania is Maja e Korabit, which rises to a height of 9 068 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
9 068 ft
Maja e Korabit

Highest recorded temperature

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
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Lowest recorded temperature

In the United States, the lowest temperature ever measured was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska, while in Albania, the lowest temperature was -17.5°F and was recorded in Voskopojë.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-17.5°F
Voskopojë

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Albania is home to 2 877 797 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
2 877 797 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 79.2 years in Albania.

80.4 years
79.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 34.3 years in Albania.

38.5 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.24% in Albania.

0.7%
0.24%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 98.1% in Albania.

99.0%
98.1%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Albania the primary language is Albanian.

english
albanian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
4 131 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Albania: 13 900 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
13 900 Int$
Ranking: 4/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Albania: Lek (ALL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
ALL
Lek

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURALL

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Albania - 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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B85 USD - 111 USD
T188 USD - 263 USD
B52 USD - 65 USD
T89 USD - 115 USD

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