Country Facts:
United States vs. South Korea

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of South Korea is 38 691 mi². This means that the area of United States is 9407% 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 South Korea is Seoul, where the population is 10 117 900.

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 South Korea the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in Daegu.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while South Korea is home to 51 269 185 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 43.2 years in South Korea.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 97.9% in South Korea.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. South Korea: 43 319 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in South Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, F).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites