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Country Facts:
United States vs. Bolivia

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Bolivia is 424 164 mi². This means that the area of United States is 767% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
424 164 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Bolivia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
0.0 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 Bolivia is Santa Cruz, where the population is 1 913 230.

8 491 080 ppl
1 913 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama, which rises to a height of 21 463 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
21 463 ft
Nevado Sajama

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 Bolivia the highest temperature was 116.1°F and was recorded in Villamontes, Tarija Department.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
116.1°F
Villamontes, Tarija Department

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 Bolivia, the lowest temperature was -14.3°F and was recorded in Uyuni, Potosí Department.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-14.3°F
Uyuni, Potosí Department

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Bolivia is home to 11 673 021 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
11 673 021 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 70.7 years in Bolivia.

80.4 years
70.7 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 25.3 years in Bolivia.

38.5 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 1.39% in Bolivia.

0.7%
1.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 92.5% in Bolivia.

99.0%
92.5%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Bolivia the primary language is Spanish, Quechua, Aymara.

english
spanish, quechua, aymara

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
882 000 ppl
Ranking: 21/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Bolivia: 8 272 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
8 272 Int$
Ranking: 23/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Bolivia: Boliviano (BOB).

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US Dollar
BOB
Boliviano

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBOB

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Bolivia - May, June, July, August, September.

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)
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Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B24 USD - 27 USD
T63 USD - 82 USD

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