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Country Facts:
United States vs. Israel

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of United States is 45768% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

12 380.2 mi
169.6 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 Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

8 491 080 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
3 963 ft
Har Meron

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 Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

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 Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 83.2 years in Israel.

80.4 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 30.4 years in Israel.

38.5 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 1.45% in Israel.

0.7%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 97.8% in Israel.

99.0%
97.8%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

english
hebrew, arabic

Religion

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

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDILSEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Israel - May, June, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B101 USD - 117 USD
T148 USD - 185 USD

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