Country Facts:
United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19 772 mi². This means that the area of United States is 18503% larger.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo, where the population is 291 422.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United States, the highest temperature ever measured was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina the highest temperature was 109.8°F and was recorded in Mostar.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to 3 280 819 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 43.3 years in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 98.5% in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Religion

In the United States, the main religion is Christianity; in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the main religion is Islam.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 15 733 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Bosnia and Herzegovina - June, July, August.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites