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Country Facts:
United States vs. Nigeria

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Nigeria is 356 669 mi². This means that the area of United States is 931% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
356 669 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Nigeria has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
530.0 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 Nigeria is Lagos, where the population is 15 118 800.

8 491 080 ppl
15 118 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Nigeria is Chappal Waddi, which rises to a height of 7 936 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
7 936 ft
Chappal Waddi

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 Nigeria the highest temperature was 115.5°F and was recorded in Yola.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
115.5°F
Yola

Lowest recorded temperature

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
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Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Nigeria is home to 206 139 589 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
206 139 589 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 60.9 years in Nigeria.

80.4 years
60.9 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 18.6 years in Nigeria.

38.5 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 2.53% in Nigeria.

0.7%
2.53%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 62.0% in Nigeria.

99.0%
62.0%

Language

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

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
1 255 000 ppl
Ranking: 94/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Nigeria: 5 184 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
5 184 Int$
Ranking: 143/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Nigeria: Naira (NGN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
NGN
Naira

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Nigeria has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B17 USD - 21 USD
T55 USD - 72 USD

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