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Country Facts:
United States vs. Mauritius

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Mauritius is 788 mi². This means that the area of United States is 466675% larger.

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

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Mauritius has a coastline of 110.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
110.0 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 Mauritius is Port Louis, where the population is 158 965.

8 491 080 ppl
158 965 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Mauritius is Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, which rises to a height of 2 717 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
2 717 ft
Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire

Highest recorded temperature

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
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Lowest recorded temperature

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
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Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Mauritius is home to 1 271 768 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
1 271 768 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 76.7 years in Mauritius.

80.4 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 36.3 years in Mauritius.

38.5 years
36.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.52% in Mauritius.

0.7%
0.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 91.3% in Mauritius.

99.0%
91.3%

Language

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

english
english, french

Religion

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

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
1 151 000 ppl
Ranking: 109/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Mauritius: 20 523 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
20 523 Int$
Ranking: 119/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Mauritius: Mauritius Rupee (MUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
MUR
Mauritius Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Mauritius has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDMUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Mauritius - January, February, March, April, July, August, November, December.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B80 EUR - 104 EUR
T171 EUR - 240 EUR
B46 EUR - 57 EUR
T93 EUR - 132 EUR

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