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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Belgium

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom and Belgium 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. Belgium - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Belgium is 11 787 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 694% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
11 787 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Belgium has a coastline of 41.6 mi.

7 723.0 mi
41.6 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 Belgium is Antwerp, where the population is 502 604.

8 630 000 ppl
502 604 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Belgium is Signal de Botrange, which rises to a height of 2 277 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
2 277 ft
Signal de Botrange

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Belgium the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Uccle.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
101.8°F
Uccle

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Belgium, the lowest temperature was -22.2°F and was recorded in Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-22.2°F
Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort

Society

United Kingdom vs. Belgium - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Belgium is home to 11 589 623 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
11 589 623 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 81.7 years in Belgium.

81.3 years
81.7 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 41.6 years in Belgium.

40.6 years
41.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.59% in Belgium.

0.48%
0.59%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.0% in Belgium.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Belgium the primary language is French, Dutch, German.

english
french, dutch, german

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Belgium, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
8 355 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Belgium: 52 627 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
52 627 Int$
Ranking: 15/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Belgium: Euro (EUR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Belgium: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Belgium has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Belgium - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B85 USD - 112 USD
T150 USD - 206 USD
B65 USD - 77 USD
T134 USD - 166 USD

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