Country Facts:
United States vs. Egypt

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Egypt is 387 048 mi². This means that the area of United States is 850% 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 Egypt is Cairo, where the population is 10 230 400.

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 Egypt the highest temperature was 122.5°F and was recorded in Kharga.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Egypt is home to 102 334 404 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 24.1 years in Egypt.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 71.2% in Egypt.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Egypt: 12 602 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Egypt: 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; Egypt - February, March, April, October, November.

Visa requirements

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