Country Facts:
United States vs. Niger

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Niger is 489 191 mi². This means that the area of United States is 652% 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 Niger is Niamey, where the population is 1 302 910.

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 Niger the highest temperature was 118.8°F and was recorded in Bilma.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Niger is home to 24 206 644 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 14.8 years in Niger.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 35.1% in Niger.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Niger: 1 288 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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