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Country Facts:
United States vs. Zimbabwe

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

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Zimbabwe is 150 872 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2338% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
150 872 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, where the population is 1 485 230.

8 491 080 ppl
1 485 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, which rises to a height of 8 504 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani

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. Zimbabwe - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Zimbabwe is home to 14 862 924 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
14 862 924 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 62.8 years in Zimbabwe.

80.4 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 20.5 years in Zimbabwe.

38.5 years
20.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 1.94% in Zimbabwe.

0.7%
1.94%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 86.5% in Zimbabwe.

99.0%
86.5%

Language

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

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
2 057 000 ppl
Ranking: 72/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Zimbabwe: 3 536 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
3 536 Int$
Ranking: 162/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Zimbabwe: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZWLEUR

Best months to visit

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

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B48 USD - 61 USD
T104 USD - 169 USD

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