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Country Facts:
United States vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of United States is 3061% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

12 380.2 mi
4 722.4 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 Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

8 491 080 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

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 Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

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 Italy, the lowest temperature was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 82.7 years in Italy.

80.4 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 46.5 years in Italy.

38.5 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.09% in Italy.

0.7%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 99.2% in Italy.

99.0%
99.2%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Italy the primary language is Italian.

english
italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 76/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Italy: Euro (EUR).

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US Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Italy 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; Italy - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
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Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B81 EUR - 105 EUR
T177 EUR - 247 EUR
B77 EUR - 97 EUR
T126 EUR - 153 EUR

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