Country Facts:
United States vs. Sudan

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Sudan is 728 215 mi². This means that the area of United States is 405% 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 Sudan is Omdurman, where the population is 2 805 400.

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 Sudan the highest temperature was 121.5°F and was recorded in Dongola.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Sudan is home to 43 849 260 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 18.3 years in Sudan.

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Sudan: 4 244 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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