Country Facts:
South Africa vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of South Africa is 471 445 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 680% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in South Africa is Johannesburg, with a population of about 4 434 830 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

Highest recorded temperature

In South Africa, the highest temperature ever measured was 122°F and was recorded in Dunbrody, Eastern Cape, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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