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Country Facts:
United States vs. Moldova

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Moldova is 13 068 mi². This means that the area of United States is 28047% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
13 068 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Moldova has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
0.0 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 Moldova is Chișinău, where the population is 723 500.

8 491 080 ppl
723 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Moldova is Dealul Bălăneşti, which rises to a height of 1 411 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
1 411 ft
Dealul Bălăneşti

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 Moldova the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Falesti.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
108.3°F
Falesti

Lowest recorded temperature

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
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Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Moldova is home to 4 033 963 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
4 033 963 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 72.2 years in Moldova.

80.4 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 37.7 years in Moldova.

38.5 years
37.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and -1.1% in Moldova.

0.7%
-1.1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 99.4% in Moldova.

99.0%
99.4%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Moldova the primary language is Romanian.

english
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
94 400 ppl
Ranking: 99/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Moldova: 12 996 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
12 996 Int$
Ranking: 109/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Moldova: Moldovan Leu (MDL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
MDL
Moldovan Leu

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Moldova 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; Moldova - 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 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
B85 USD - 111 USD
T188 USD - 263 USD
B47 USD - 56 USD
T73 USD - 90 USD

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