Country Facts:
United States vs. Libya

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Libya is 679 362 mi². This means that the area of United States is 441% 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 Libya is Tripoli, where the population is 2 220 000.

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 Libya the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Zuara.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Libya is home to 6 871 292 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 25.8 years in Libya.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 91.0% in Libya.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Libya: 10 842 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Libya - March, April, October, November.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites