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Country Facts:
United States vs. Sweden

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Sweden is 173 860 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2016% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
173 860 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Sweden has a coastline of 1 999.6 mi.

12 380.2 mi
1 999.6 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 Sweden is Stockholm, where the population is 914 909.

8 491 080 ppl
914 909 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Sweden is Kebnekaise, which rises to a height of 6 903 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
6 903 ft
Kebnekaise

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 Sweden the highest temperature was 100.4°F and was recorded in Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
100.4°F
Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar 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 Sweden, the lowest temperature was -63.4°F and was recorded in Malgovik, Västerbotten County.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-63.4°F
Malgovik, Västerbotten County

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Sweden is home to 10 099 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
10 099 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 82.6 years in Sweden.

80.4 years
82.6 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 41.1 years in Sweden.

38.5 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.74% in Sweden.

0.7%
0.74%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 99.0% in Sweden.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english
swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
6 482 000 ppl
Ranking: 143/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Sweden: 54 930 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
54 930 Int$
Ranking: 154/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK).

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US Dollar
SEK
Swedish Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Sweden: 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, Sweden 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; Sweden - 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
B86 USD - 112 USD
T189 USD - 264 USD
B55 USD - 70 USD
T135 USD - 186 USD

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