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Country Facts:
United States vs. Gibraltar

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Gibraltar is 2.32 mi². This means that the area of United States is 158542572% larger.

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

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Gibraltar has a coastline of 7.5 mi.

12 380.2 mi
7.5 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 Gibraltar is Gibraltar, where the population is 33 140.

8 491 080 ppl
33 140 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Gibraltar is Rock of Gibraltar, which rises to a height of 1 398 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
1 398 ft
Rock of Gibraltar

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. Gibraltar - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Gibraltar is home to 33 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
33 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 80.2 years in Gibraltar.

80.4 years
80.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 35.5 years in Gibraltar.

38.5 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.19% in Gibraltar.

0.7%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 80.0% in Gibraltar.

99.0%
80.0%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Gibraltar the primary language is English, Spanish.

english
english, spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
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Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Gibraltar: Gibraltar Pound (GIP).

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USD
US Dollar
GIP
Gibraltar Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Gibraltar: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Gibraltar has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
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