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United States Travel Guide

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Season Note

Are March and April good months to visit the United States?

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March

Shoulder
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 85 to 111 USD

Tourist's budget
from 189 to 263 USD

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Did you know?

The New York Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French government to the United States in 1884 on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

How far is it?

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Safety

General travel safety level in the United States on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

29 March 2024• Good Friday

31 March 2024• César Chávez Day

Currency

US Dollar (USD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 USD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.92599
1.07993
GBP
0.7915
1.26342
Update: 28 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to the United States

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Distance matrix
MilesNew York CityBostonWashington D.C.ChicagoPhiladelphiaSan FranciscoSeattleNew Orleans
New York City-18820671283256524021170
Boston188-393848270269124851357
Washington D.C.206393-59412324352323964
Chicago712848594-66418541733835
Philadelphia83270123664-251623731088
San Francisco25652691243518542516-6791922
Seattle24022485232317332373679-2099
New Orleans11701357964835108819222099-

A Brief History of the United States

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Best Ways to Experience United States

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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 85 to 111 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 189 to 263 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in the United States via the Prices link

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in the United States.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

120V (60 Hz)

In the United States the standard voltage is 120V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

214 / 231
Ranking
331 002 651
white 79.96%, black 12.85%, Asian 4.43%, Amerindian and Alaska native 0.97%, native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander 0.18%. About 15.1% of the total US population is Hispanic.

Area

215 / 232
Ranking
3.68 mil. mi²

Life expectancy

206 / 221
Ranking
80.4
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 78.2women 82.7

Median age

207 / 222
Ranking
38.5
Average age of population expressed in years.men 37.2women 39.8

Population growth

208 / 224
Ranking
0.7%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

195 / 210
Ranking
99%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99%women 99%

GDP

182 / 194
Ranking
63 414 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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