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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 119% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
42 811 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
220.0 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 Bulgaria is Sofia, where the population is 1 228 280.

8 630 000 ppl
1 228 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, which rises to a height of 9 596 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
9 596 ft
Musala

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Bulgaria the highest temperature was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province

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 Bulgaria, the lowest temperature was -36.9°F and was recorded in Tran.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-36.9°F
Tran

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Bulgaria is home to 6 948 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
6 948 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 75.3 years in Bulgaria.

81.3 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 43.7 years in Bulgaria.

40.6 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.67% in Bulgaria.

0.48%
-0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 98.4% in Bulgaria.

99.0%
98.4%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Bulgaria the primary language is Bulgarian.

english
bulgarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 39/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
24 620 Int$
Ranking: 62/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
BGN
Bulgarian Lev

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Bulgaria 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; Bulgaria - 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 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
T150 USD - 206 USD
B54 USD - 67 USD
T83 USD - 103 USD

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