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Country Facts:
United States vs. Madagascar

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Madagascar is 226 658 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1523% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
226 658 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Madagascar has a coastline of 3 000.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
3 000.0 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 Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the population is 1 849 000.

8 491 080 ppl
1 849 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Madagascar is Maromokotro, which rises to a height of 9 436 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
9 436 ft
Maromokotro

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 Madagascar the highest temperature was 110.5°F and was recorded in Ejeda.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
110.5°F
Ejeda

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 Madagascar, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Mount Andringitra.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
12.2°F
Mount Andringitra

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Madagascar is home to 27 691 018 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
27 691 018 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 67.9 years in Madagascar.

80.4 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 20.3 years in Madagascar.

38.5 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 2.31% in Madagascar.

0.7%
2.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 76.7% in Madagascar.

99.0%
76.7%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Madagascar the primary language is Malagasy, French.

english
malagasy, french

Religion

In the United States, the main religion is Christianity; in Madagascar, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
244 000 ppl
Ranking: 140/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Madagascar: 1 544 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
1 544 Int$
Ranking: 187/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary (MGA).

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USD
US Dollar
MGA
Malagasy Ariary

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Madagascar: 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, Madagascar has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMGA

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Madagascar - July, August, 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?
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Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B31 USD - 38 USD
T51 USD - 74 USD

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