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Country Facts:
United States vs. Mozambique

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Mozambique is 309 496 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1088% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
309 496 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Mozambique has a coastline of 1 534.8 mi.

12 380.2 mi
1 534.8 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 Mozambique is Maputo, where the population is 1 225 900.

8 491 080 ppl
1 225 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Mozambique is Monte Binga, which rises to a height of 7 992 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
7 992 ft
Monte Binga

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. Mozambique - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Mozambique is home to 31 255 435 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
31 255 435 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 56.5 years in Mozambique.

80.4 years
56.5 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 17 years in Mozambique.

38.5 years
17 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 2.58% in Mozambique.

0.7%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 60.7% in Mozambique.

99.0%
60.7%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Mozambique the primary language is Portuguese.

english
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
1 552 000 ppl
Ranking: 114/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Mozambique: 1 297 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
1 297 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Mozambique: Mozambique Metical (MZN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
MZN
Mozambique Metical

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Mozambique: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, M).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, M

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMZNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Mozambique - 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 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
B41 USD - 51 USD
T104 USD - 139 USD

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