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Country Facts:
United States vs. Morocco

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Morocco is 172 414 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2033% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
172 414 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Morocco has a coastline of 1 140.2 mi.

12 380.2 mi
1 140.2 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 Morocco is Casablanca, where the population is 3 359 820.

8 491 080 ppl
3 359 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Morocco is Jbel Toubkal, which rises to a height of 13 665 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
13 665 ft
Jbel Toubkal

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 Morocco the highest temperature was 121.3°F and was recorded in Marrakesh.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
121.3°F
Marrakesh

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 Morocco, the lowest temperature was -11.2°F and was recorded in Ifrane.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-11.2°F
Ifrane

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Morocco is home to 36 910 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
36 910 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 73.6 years in Morocco.

80.4 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 29.1 years in Morocco.

38.5 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.92% in Morocco.

0.7%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 73.8% in Morocco.

99.0%
73.8%

Language

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

english
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
10 177 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Morocco: 7 296 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
7 296 Int$
Ranking: 130/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

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US Dollar
MAD
Moroccan Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Morocco: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Morocco 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; Morocco - March, April, May, September, October.

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B31 USD - 38 USD
T62 USD - 88 USD

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