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Country Facts:
United States vs. Vanuatu

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Vanuatu is 4 706 mi². This means that the area of United States is 78060% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
4 706 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Vanuatu has a coastline of 1 570.8 mi.

12 380.2 mi
1 570.8 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 Vanuatu is Port Vila, where the population is 53 312.

8 491 080 ppl
53 312 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Vanuatu is Mount Tabwemasana on Espiritu Santo, which rises to a height of 6 158 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
6 158 ft
Mount Tabwemasana on Espiritu Santo

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. Vanuatu - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Vanuatu is home to 307 145 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
307 145 ppl

Life expectancy

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

80.4 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 23 years in Vanuatu.

38.5 years
23 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 1.67% in Vanuatu.

0.7%
1.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 87.5% in Vanuatu.

99.0%
87.5%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Vanuatu the primary language is Bislama, French, English.

english
bislama, french, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
90 000 ppl
Ranking: 160/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Vanuatu: 3 010 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
3 010 Int$
Ranking: 168/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Vanuatu: Vatu (VUV).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
VUV
Vatu

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURVUV

Best months to visit

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

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B47 USD - 70 USD
T122 USD - 164 USD

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