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Country Facts:
United States vs. Malawi

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Malawi is 45 747 mi². This means that the area of United States is 7940% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
45 747 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Malawi 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 Malawi is Lilongwe, where the population is 1 077 120.

8 491 080 ppl
1 077 120 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Malawi is Mount Mulanje, which rises to a height of 9 849 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
9 849 ft
Mount Mulanje

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. Malawi - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Malawi is home to 19 129 952 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
19 129 952 ppl

Life expectancy

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

80.4 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 16.8 years in Malawi.

38.5 years
16.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 2.39% in Malawi.

0.7%
2.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 62.1% in Malawi.

99.0%
62.1%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Malawi the primary language is English, Nyanja.

english
english, nyanja

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
805 000 ppl
Ranking: 113/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Malawi: 1 591 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
1 591 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Malawi: Kwacha (MWK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
MWK
Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMWK

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Malawi - May, June, July.

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 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
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B45 USD - 51 USD
T67 USD - 93 USD

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