Country Facts:
United States vs. South Africa

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of South Africa is 471 445 mi². This means that the area of United States is 680% 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 South Africa is Johannesburg, where the population is 4 434 830.

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 South Africa the highest temperature was 122°F and was recorded in Dunbrody, Eastern Cape.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while South Africa is home to 59 308 690 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 28 years in South Africa.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 95.0% in South Africa.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. South Africa: 13 356 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in South Africa: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, M, N).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; South Africa - January, February, December.

Visa requirements

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