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Country Facts:
Zambia vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Zambia 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

Zambia vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

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

0.0 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Zambia is Lusaka, with a population of about 1 747 150 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 747 150 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

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

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

Highest recorded temperature

In Zambia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

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

Lowest recorded temperature

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-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

65.9 years
80.4 years

Average age

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

16.9 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

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

2.93%
0.7%

Literacy

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

86.7%
99.0%

Language

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

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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

Economy

GDP per capita

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

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

Currency

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

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ZMW
Zambian Kwacha
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZMWEUR

Best months to visit

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

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B23 USD - 35 USD
T62 USD - 96 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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