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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 905 355 mi². This means that the area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 867% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
905 355 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Democratic Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 23.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
23.0 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa, where the population is 10 125 000.

8 630 000 ppl
10 125 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Margherita Peak, which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak

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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to 89 561 403 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
89 561 403 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 61.4 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

81.3 years
61.4 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 16.7 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

40.6 years
16.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 3.16% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

0.48%
3.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 77.0% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

99.0%
77.0%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Democratic Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

english
french

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1 141 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
1 141 Int$
Ranking: 192/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Congolese Franc (CDF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
CDF
Congolese Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Democratic Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E).

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Democratic Republic of the Congo 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; Democratic Republic of the Congo - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B79 USD - 92 USD
T136 USD

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