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Country Facts:
United States vs. Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Guinea is 94 926 mi². This means that the area of United States is 3775% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
94 926 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Guinea has a coastline of 198.8 mi.

12 380.2 mi
198.8 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 Guinea is Conakry, where the population is 1 667 860.

8 491 080 ppl
1 667 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Guinea is Mont Nimba, which rises to a height of 5 748 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
5 748 ft
Mont Nimba

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. Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Guinea is home to 13 132 795 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
13 132 795 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 63.5 years in Guinea.

80.4 years
63.5 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 19.1 years in Guinea.

38.5 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 2.76% in Guinea.

0.7%
2.76%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 39.6% in Guinea.

99.0%
39.6%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Guinea the primary language is French.

english
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
35 000 ppl
Ranking: 60/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Guinea: 2 816 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
2 816 Int$
Ranking: 67/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Guinea: Guinea Franc (GNF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
GNF
Guinea Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Guinea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, K).

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNEURUSDGNF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Guinea - 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
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
B334 PLN - 435 PLN
T737 PLN - 1029 PLN
B204 PLN
T272 PLN

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