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Country Facts:
United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Trinidad and Tobago is 1 981 mi². This means that the area of United States is 185573% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
1 981 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Trinidad and Tobago has a coastline of 224.9 mi.

12 380.2 mi
224.9 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 Trinidad and Tobago is Chaguanas, where the population is 83 516.

8 491 080 ppl
83 516 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Trinidad and Tobago is El Cerro del Aripo on Trinidad, which rises to a height of 3 084 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
3 084 ft
El Cerro del Aripo on Trinidad

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. Trinidad and Tobago - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Trinidad and Tobago is home to 1 399 488 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
1 399 488 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 74.9 years in Trinidad and Tobago.

80.4 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 37.8 years in Trinidad and Tobago.

38.5 years
37.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and -0.28% in Trinidad and Tobago.

0.7%
-0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 99.0% in Trinidad and Tobago.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Trinidad and Tobago the primary language is English.

english
english

Religion

In the United States, the main religion is Christianity; in Trinidad and Tobago, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
440 000 ppl
Ranking: 162/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Trinidad and Tobago: 25 014 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
25 014 Int$
Ranking: 176/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
TTD
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Trinidad and Tobago: frequency and voltage are 115V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
115V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Trinidad and Tobago has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURTTDUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Trinidad and Tobago - January, February, March, April, May.

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 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
B65 EUR - 79 EUR
T120 EUR - 171 EUR

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