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Country Facts:
Zimbabwe vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Zimbabwe 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

Zimbabwe vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, with a population of about 1 485 230 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 485 230 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

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

8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani
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

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

62.8 years
80.4 years

Average age

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

20.5 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

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

1.94%
0.7%

Literacy

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

86.5%
99.0%

Language

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

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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

Economy

GDP per capita

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

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

Currency

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

Tools: Currency Calculator
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURZWL

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Zimbabwe - June, July, August, September, October; 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B50 USD - 63 USD
T103 USD - 168 USD
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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