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Country Facts:
United States vs. Zambia

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Zambia is 290 585 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1166% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
290 585 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Zambia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
0.0 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 Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

8 491 080 ppl
1 747 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Zambia is Mafinga Central, which rises to a height of 7 674 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
7 674 ft
Mafinga Central

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 Zambia the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
108.3°F
Mfuwe, Eastern Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
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Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Zambia is home to 18 383 955 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
18 383 955 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 65.9 years in Zambia.

80.4 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 16.9 years in Zambia.

38.5 years
16.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 2.93% in Zambia.

0.7%
2.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 86.7% in Zambia.

99.0%
86.7%

Language

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

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
932 000 ppl
Ranking: 107/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Zambia: 3 456 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
3 456 Int$
Ranking: 165/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Zambia: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

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USD
US Dollar
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Zambia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURZMW

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Zambia - 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
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B23 USD - 35 USD
T62 USD - 96 USD

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