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Country Facts:
United States vs. Yemen

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Yemen is 203 850 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1704% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
203 850 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Yemen has a coastline of 1 184.3 mi.

12 380.2 mi
1 184.3 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 Yemen is Sanaa, where the population is 1 937 450.

8 491 080 ppl
1 937 450 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Yemen is Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib, which rises to a height of 12 028 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
12 028 ft
Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib

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. Yemen - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Yemen is home to 29 825 964 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
29 825 964 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 67.2 years in Yemen.

80.4 years
67.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 19.8 years in Yemen.

38.5 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 1.93% in Yemen.

0.7%
1.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 70.1% in Yemen.

99.0%
70.1%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Yemen the primary language is Arabic.

english
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
366 700 ppl
Ranking: 131/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Yemen: 3 689 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
3 689 Int$
Ranking: 159/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Yemen: Yemeni Rial (YER).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
YER
Yemeni Rial

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDYEREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Yemen - 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
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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
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