Country Facts:
United States vs. Belarus

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.

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.

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.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

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).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites