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Country Facts:
United States vs. Malaysia

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2780% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

12 380.2 mi
2 904.9 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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

8 491 080 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

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 Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
104.2°F
Chuping

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 Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

80.4 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

38.5 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 1.06% in Malaysia.

0.7%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 95.0% in Malaysia.

99.0%
95.0%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

english
malay

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMYREUR

Best months to visit

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

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
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B21 USD - 27 USD
T51 USD - 79 USD

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