Country Facts:
United States vs. Singapore

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Singapore is 276 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1332578% 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 Singapore is Singapore, where the population is 5 535 000.

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 Singapore the highest temperature was 96.8°F and was recorded in Singapore.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Singapore is home to 5 850 342 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 35.6 years in Singapore.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 97.5% in Singapore.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Singapore: 98 483 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Singapore - March, April, May, June, July.

Visa requirements

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