Country Facts:
United States vs. Dominican Republic

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of United States is 19473% 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 Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

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 Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Dominican Republic - January, February, March, April.

Visa requirements

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