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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Bolivia

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Bolivia is 424 164 mi². This means that the area of Bolivia is 353% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
424 164 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Bolivia 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 Bolivia is Santa Cruz, where the population is 1 913 230.

8 630 000 ppl
1 913 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama, which rises to a height of 21 463 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
21 463 ft
Nevado Sajama

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Bolivia the highest temperature was 116.1°F and was recorded in Villamontes, Tarija Department.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
116.1°F
Villamontes, Tarija Department

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 Bolivia, the lowest temperature was -14.3°F and was recorded in Uyuni, Potosí Department.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-14.3°F
Uyuni, Potosí Department

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Bolivia is home to 11 673 021 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
11 673 021 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 70.7 years in Bolivia.

81.3 years
70.7 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 25.3 years in Bolivia.

40.6 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.39% in Bolivia.

0.48%
1.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 92.5% in Bolivia.

99.0%
92.5%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Bolivia the primary language is Spanish, Quechua, Aymara.

english
spanish, quechua, aymara

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
882 000 ppl
Ranking: 109/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Bolivia: 8 272 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
8 272 Int$
Ranking: 127/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Bolivia: Boliviano (BOB).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
BOB
Boliviano

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBOBGBP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Bolivia - May, June, July, August, September.

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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B24 USD - 27 USD
T63 USD - 82 USD

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