Country Facts:
United States vs. Japan

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2421% 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 Japan is Tokyo, where the population is 13 161 800.

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 Japan the highest temperature was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Japan is home to 126 476 461 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 48.6 years in Japan.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 99.0% in Japan.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Japan: 41 733 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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