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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Central African Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Central African Republic is 240 535 mi². This means that the area of Central African Republic is 157% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
240 535 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic is Bangui, where the population is 747 109.

8 630 000 ppl
747 109 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Central African Republic is Mont Ngaoui, which rises to a height of 4 626 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
4 626 ft
Mont Ngaoui

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. Central African Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Central African Republic is home to 4 829 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
4 829 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 55.1 years in Central African Republic.

81.3 years
55.1 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 20 years in Central African Republic.

40.6 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.79% in Central African Republic.

0.48%
1.79%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 37.4% in Central African Republic.

99.0%
37.4%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Central African Republic the primary language is French.

english
french

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Central African Republic, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
120 500 ppl
Ranking: 29/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Central African Republic: 987 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
987 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Central African Republic: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Central African Republic 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; Central African Republic - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (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
B79 EUR - 104 EUR
T141 EUR - 193 EUR
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