Country Facts:
United States vs. Maldives

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Maldives is 116 mi². This means that the area of United States is 3170753% 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 Maldives is Malé, where the population is 153 379.

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 Maldives the highest temperature was 94.8°F and was recorded in Hanimaadhoo.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Maldives is home to 540 544 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 29.5 years in Maldives.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 97.7% in Maldives.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Maldives: 13 438 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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