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Country Facts:
United States vs. Somalia

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Somalia is 246 201 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1394% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
246 201 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Somalia has a coastline of 2 071.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
2 071.0 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 Somalia is Mogadishu, where the population is 2 120 000.

8 491 080 ppl
2 120 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Somalia is Shimbiris, which rises to a height of 8 038 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
8 038 ft
Shimbiris

Highest recorded temperature

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
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Lowest recorded temperature

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
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Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Somalia is home to 15 893 222 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
15 893 222 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 55.3 years in Somalia.

80.4 years
55.3 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 18.5 years in Somalia.

38.5 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 2.35% in Somalia.

0.7%
2.35%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Somalia the primary language is Somali.

english
somali

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
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Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
SOS
Somali Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Somalia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSOSEUR

Best months to visit

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

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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
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