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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Brazil

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 3412% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

7 723.0 mi
4 654.7 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 Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

8 630 000 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

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 Brazil, the lowest temperature was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 75.0 years in Brazil.

81.3 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 33.2 years in Brazil.

40.6 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.65% in Brazil.

0.48%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 93.2% in Brazil.

99.0%
93.2%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Brazil the primary language is Portuguese.

english
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Brazil 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; Brazil - January, February, March, 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
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 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
B34 USD - 40 USD
T68 USD - 91 USD

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