Country Facts:
United States vs. Tunisia

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Tunisia is 63 170 mi². This means that the area of United States is 5723% 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 Tunisia is Tunis, where the population is 651 183.

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 Tunisia the highest temperature was 131°F and was recorded in Kebili.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Tunisia is home to 11 818 619 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 32.7 years in Tunisia.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 81.8% in Tunisia.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Tunisia: 10 819 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites