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Country Facts:
United States vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of United States is 763% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

8 491 080 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

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 Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
120°F
Dallol

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 Ethiopia, the lowest temperature was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

80.4 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

38.5 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

0.7%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

99.0%
51.8%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

english
amharic, oromo

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Ethiopia: 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, Ethiopia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDETBEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Ethiopia - January, February, November, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B30 USD - 42 USD
T54 USD - 74 USD

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