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Country Facts:
United States vs. Botswana

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1537% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Botswana 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 Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

8 491 080 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

Highest recorded temperature

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

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
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Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 65.2 years in Botswana.

80.4 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 25.7 years in Botswana.

38.5 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 1.43% in Botswana.

0.7%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 88.5% in Botswana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Botswana the primary language is Tswana, English.

english
tswana, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 84/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Botswana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBWP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Botswana - 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 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
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B42 USD - 54 USD
T81 USD - 108 USD

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