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Country Facts:
United States vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of United States is 5715% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

12 380.2 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

8 491 080 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

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. Suriname - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 73.6 years in Suriname.

80.4 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 31 years in Suriname.

38.5 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.91% in Suriname.

0.7%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 94.4% in Suriname.

99.0%
94.4%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Suriname the primary language is Dutch.

english
dutch

Religion

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

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 150/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 161/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Suriname: frequency and voltage are 127V / 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, F).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V / 230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, F

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Suriname has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDSRD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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 Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B81 EUR - 105 EUR
T177 EUR - 247 EUR
B31 EUR - 42 EUR
T118 EUR - 138 EUR

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