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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Botswana

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of Botswana is 140% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Botswana 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 Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

8 630 000 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

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. Botswana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 65.2 years in Botswana.

81.3 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 25.7 years in Botswana.

40.6 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.43% in Botswana.

0.48%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 88.5% in Botswana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Botswana the primary language is Tswana, English.

english
tswana, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 84/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Botswana has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEURBWP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Botswana - 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 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
T149 USD - 204 USD
B42 USD - 54 USD
T81 USD - 108 USD

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