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Country Facts:
United States vs. Ukraine

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Ukraine is 233 013 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1479% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
233 013 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Ukraine has a coastline of 1 728.7 mi.

12 380.2 mi
1 728.7 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 Ukraine is Kiev, where the population is 2 847 200.

8 491 080 ppl
2 847 200 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Ukraine is Hora Hoverla, which rises to a height of 6 762 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
6 762 ft
Hora Hoverla

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 Ukraine the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
107.6°F
Luhansk

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 Ukraine, the lowest temperature was -43.4°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-43.4°F
Luhansk

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Ukraine is home to 43 733 762 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
43 733 762 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 73.2 years in Ukraine.

80.4 years
73.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 41.2 years in Ukraine.

38.5 years
41.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and -0.49% in Ukraine.

0.7%
-0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 99.8% in Ukraine.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Ukraine the primary language is Ukrainian.

english
ukrainian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
12 428 000 ppl
Ranking: 23/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Ukraine: 13 057 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
13 057 Int$
Ranking: 101/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Ukraine: Hryvnia (UAH).

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US Dollar
UAH
Hryvnia

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Ukraine has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURUAH

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Ukraine - July, August.

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 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
B16 USD - 22 USD
T42 USD - 61 USD

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