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Country Facts:
United States vs. Indonesia

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi². This means that the area of United States is 400% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
735 358 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi.

12 380.2 mi
33 998.9 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 Indonesia is Jakarta, where the population is 11 374 000.

8 491 080 ppl
11 374 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), which rises to a height of 16 024 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

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 Indonesia the highest temperature was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java

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 Indonesia, the lowest temperature was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Indonesia is home to 273 523 615 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
273 523 615 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 72.8 years in Indonesia.

80.4 years
72.8 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 31.1 years in Indonesia.

38.5 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.81% in Indonesia.

0.7%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 96.0% in Indonesia.

99.0%
96.0%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Indonesia the primary language is Indonesian.

english
indonesian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 27/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
12 068 Int$
Ranking: 109/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR).

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US Dollar
IDR
Rupiah

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Indonesia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDIDREUR

Best months to visit

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

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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B17 USD - 23 USD
T42 USD - 65 USD

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