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Country Facts:
United States vs. South Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of South Sudan is 239 285 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1437% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
239 285 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while South Sudan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
0.0 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 South Sudan is Juba, where the population is 372 410.

8 491 080 ppl
372 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in South Sudan is Kinyeti, which rises to a height of 10 456 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
10 456 ft
Kinyeti

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. South Sudan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while South Sudan is home to 11 193 725 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
11 193 725 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 58.6 years in South Sudan.

80.4 years
58.6 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 18.6 years in South Sudan.

38.5 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 5.05% in South Sudan.

0.7%
5.05%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 34.5% in South Sudan.

99.0%
34.5%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in South Sudan the primary language is English.

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. South Sudan: 1 496 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
1 496 Int$
Ranking: 188/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). South Sudan: South Sudanese Pound (SSP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
SSP
South Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, South Sudan has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSSPEUR

Best months to visit

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

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

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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