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Country Facts:
United States vs. Thailand

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1757% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
198 117 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi.

12 380.2 mi
2 000.2 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 Thailand is Bangkok, where the population is 5 782 160.

8 491 080 ppl
5 782 160 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, which rises to a height of 8 415 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon

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 Thailand the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
112.1°F
Uttaradit

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 Thailand, the lowest temperature was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Thailand is home to 69 799 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
69 799 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 77.4 years in Thailand.

80.4 years
77.4 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 39 years in Thailand.

38.5 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.26% in Thailand.

0.7%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 93.8% in Thailand.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Thailand the primary language is Thai.

english
thai

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Thailand: 18 226 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Thailand: Baht (THB).

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US Dollar
THB
Baht

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Thailand - January, February, March, November, 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
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?
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B27 USD - 34 USD
T60 USD - 86 USD

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