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Country Facts:
United States vs. Bulgaria

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi². This means that the area of United States is 8492% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
42 811 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
220.0 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 Bulgaria is Sofia, where the population is 1 228 280.

8 491 080 ppl
1 228 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, which rises to a height of 9 596 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
9 596 ft
Musala

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 Bulgaria the highest temperature was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province

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 Bulgaria, the lowest temperature was -36.9°F and was recorded in Tran.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-36.9°F
Tran

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Bulgaria is home to 6 948 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
6 948 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 75.3 years in Bulgaria.

80.4 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 43.7 years in Bulgaria.

38.5 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and -0.67% in Bulgaria.

0.7%
-0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 98.4% in Bulgaria.

99.0%
98.4%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Bulgaria the primary language is Bulgarian.

english
bulgarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 39/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
24 620 Int$
Ranking: 62/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN).

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US Dollar
BGN
Bulgarian Lev

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Bulgaria: 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, Bulgaria 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: United States - June, July, August; Bulgaria - 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.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B54 USD - 67 USD
T82 USD - 102 USD

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