Country Facts:
United States vs. Greece

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Greece is 50 962 mi². This means that the area of United States is 7118% 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 Greece is Athens, where the population is 3 090 510.

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 Greece the highest temperature was 118.4°F and was recorded in Athens, Greece.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Greece is home to 10 423 054 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 45.3 years in Greece.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 97.9% in Greece.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Greece: 28 377 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites