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Country Facts:
United States vs. Belarus

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Belarus is 80 155 mi². This means that the area of United States is 4489% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
80 155 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Belarus 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 Belarus is Minsk, where the population is 1 921 810.

8 491 080 ppl
1 921 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Belarus is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, which rises to a height of 1 132 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
1 132 ft
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara

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 Belarus the highest temperature was 102°F and was recorded in Gomel.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
102°F
Gomel

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 Belarus, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-44°F
Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Belarus is home to 9 449 323 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
9 449 323 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 74.0 years in Belarus.

80.4 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 40.9 years in Belarus.

38.5 years
40.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and -0.29% in Belarus.

0.7%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 99.9% in Belarus.

99.0%
99.9%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Belarus the primary language is Belarusian, Russian.

english
belarusian, russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
102 000 ppl
Ranking: 26/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Belarus: 20 232 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
20 232 Int$
Ranking: 28/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Belarus: Belarussian Ruble (BYN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
BYN
Belarussian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Belarus: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDBYNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Belarus - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
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
B31 USD - 39 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD

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