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Country Facts:
United States vs. Peru

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi². This means that the area of United States is 641% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
496 225 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
1 500.0 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 Peru is Lima, where the population is 9 866 650.

8 491 080 ppl
9 866 650 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, which rises to a height of 22 205 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
22 205 ft
Huascarán

Highest recorded temperature

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
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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 Peru, the lowest temperature was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Peru is home to 32 971 854 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
32 971 854 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 75.0 years in Peru.

80.4 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 29.1 years in Peru.

38.5 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.88% in Peru.

0.7%
0.88%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 94.5% in Peru.

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Peru the primary language is Spanish, Quechua.

english
spanish, quechua

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 126/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Peru: 11 874 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
11 874 Int$
Ranking: 136/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
PEN
Nuevo Sol

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPENEUR

Best months to visit

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

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
B85 USD - 111 USD
T188 USD - 263 USD
B26 USD - 33 USD
T69 USD - 101 USD

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