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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Burkina Faso

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Burkina Faso is 105 393 mi². This means that the area of Burkina Faso is 12.57% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
105 393 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Burkina Faso has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
0.0 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 Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, where the population is 1 626 950.

8 630 000 ppl
1 626 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Burkina Faso is Tena Kourou, which rises to a height of 2 451 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
2 451 ft
Tena Kourou

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. Burkina Faso - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Burkina Faso is home to 20 903 273 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
20 903 273 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 63.1 years in Burkina Faso.

81.3 years
63.1 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 17.9 years in Burkina Faso.

40.6 years
17.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 2.58% in Burkina Faso.

0.48%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 39.3% in Burkina Faso.

99.0%
39.3%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Burkina Faso the primary language is French.

english
french

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Burkina Faso, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
163 000 ppl
Ranking: 146/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Burkina Faso: 2 273 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
2 273 Int$
Ranking: 178/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Burkina Faso: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Burkina Faso: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Burkina Faso has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEURXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Burkina Faso - November, December.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T150 USD - 206 USD
B31 USD
T63 USD

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