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Country Facts:
United States vs. Belgium

Learn about the similarities and differences between United States and Belgium 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. Belgium - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Belgium is 11 787 mi². This means that the area of United States is 31105% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
11 787 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Belgium has a coastline of 41.6 mi.

12 380.2 mi
41.6 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 Belgium is Antwerp, where the population is 502 604.

8 491 080 ppl
502 604 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Belgium is Signal de Botrange, which rises to a height of 2 277 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
2 277 ft
Signal de Botrange

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 Belgium the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Uccle.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
101.8°F
Uccle

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 Belgium, the lowest temperature was -22.2°F and was recorded in Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-22.2°F
Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Belgium is home to 11 589 623 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
11 589 623 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 81.7 years in Belgium.

80.4 years
81.7 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 41.6 years in Belgium.

38.5 years
41.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.59% in Belgium.

0.7%
0.59%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 99.0% in Belgium.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Belgium the primary language is French, Dutch, German.

english
french, dutch, german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
8 355 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Belgium: 52 627 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
52 627 Int$
Ranking: 20/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Belgium: Euro (EUR).

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US Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Belgium - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B67 USD - 79 USD
T132 USD - 162 USD

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