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Country Facts:
United States vs. Central African Republic

Learn about the similarities and differences between United States and Central African Republic 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. Central African Republic - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Central African Republic is 240 535 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1429% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
240 535 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic is Bangui, where the population is 747 109.

8 491 080 ppl
747 109 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Central African Republic is Mont Ngaoui, which rises to a height of 4 626 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
4 626 ft
Mont Ngaoui

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. Central African Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Central African Republic is home to 4 829 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
4 829 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 55.1 years in Central African Republic.

80.4 years
55.1 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 20 years in Central African Republic.

38.5 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 1.79% in Central African Republic.

0.7%
1.79%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 37.4% in Central African Republic.

99.0%
37.4%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Central African Republic the primary language is French.

english
french

Religion

In the United States, the main religion is Christianity; in Central African Republic, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
120 500 ppl
Ranking: 29/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Central African Republic: 987 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
987 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Central African Republic: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Central African Republic has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXAF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Central African Republic - January, February, December.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B86 USD - 112 USD
T189 USD - 264 USD
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