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Country Facts:
United States vs. Romania

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Romania is 92 043 mi². This means that the area of United States is 3896% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
92 043 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Romania has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

12 380.2 mi
139.8 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 Romania is Bucharest, where the population is 1 883 420.

8 491 080 ppl
1 883 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu, which rises to a height of 8 346 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
8 346 ft
Moldoveanu

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 Romania the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Ion Sion, Brăila County.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
112.1°F
Ion Sion, Brăila County

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 Romania, the lowest temperature was -37.3°F and was recorded in Bod, Braşov County.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-37.3°F
Bod, Braşov County

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Romania is home to 19 237 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
19 237 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 76.3 years in Romania.

80.4 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 42.5 years in Romania.

38.5 years
42.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and -0.38% in Romania.

0.7%
-0.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 98.8% in Romania.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

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

english
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
9 331 000 ppl
Ranking: 135/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Romania: 31 946 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
31 946 Int$
Ranking: 146/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Romania: New Romanian Leu (RON).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
RON
New Romanian Leu

Practical information

Electricity

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

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Romania 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; Romania - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B86 USD - 112 USD
T189 USD - 264 USD
B41 USD - 53 USD
T78 USD - 110 USD

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