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Country Facts:
Yemen vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Yemen and United States by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Yemen vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

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

1 184.3 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Yemen is Sanaa, with a population of about 1 937 450 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 937 450 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

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

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

Highest recorded temperature

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134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

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-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

67.2 years
80.4 years

Average age

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

19.8 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

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

1.93%
0.7%

Literacy

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

70.1%
99.0%

Language

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

arabic
english

Religion

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

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

366 700 ppl
Ranking: 176/179
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179

Economy

GDP per capita

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

3 689 Int$
Ranking: 191/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

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

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YER
Yemeni Rial
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Do not travel
Level 4
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.
Your country

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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B86 USD - 112 USD
T189 USD - 264 USD

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