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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda

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

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Geography

United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Antigua and Barbuda is 171 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 54653% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
171 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Antigua and Barbuda has a coastline of 95.1 mi.

7 723.0 mi
95.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's, where the population is 81 799.

8 630 000 ppl
81 799 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Antigua and Barbuda is Mount Obama on Antigua, which rises to a height of 1 319 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
1 319 ft
Mount Obama on Antigua

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
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Lowest recorded temperature

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
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Society

United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Antigua and Barbuda is home to 97 929 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
97 929 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 77.6 years in Antigua and Barbuda.

81.3 years
77.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 32.7 years in Antigua and Barbuda.

40.6 years
32.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.17% in Antigua and Barbuda.

0.48%
1.17%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.0% in Antigua and Barbuda.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Antigua and Barbuda the primary language is English.

english
english

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Antigua and Barbuda, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
250 000 ppl
Ranking: 139/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Antigua and Barbuda: 18 235 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
18 235 Int$
Ranking: 74/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Antigua and Barbuda: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Antigua and Barbuda: frequency and voltage are 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Antigua and Barbuda has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEURXCD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Antigua and Barbuda - January, February, March, April.

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 not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B124 USD - 149 USD
T210 USD

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