Trek Zone

Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Republic of the Congo

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom and Republic of the Congo by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

Country #1
Country #2

Geography

United Kingdom vs. 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 Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi². This means that the area of Republic of the Congo is 41.03% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
132 047 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
105.0 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 Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, where the population is 1 827 000.

8 630 000 ppl
1 827 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, which rises to a height of 3 346 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
-

Lowest recorded temperature

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-

Society

United Kingdom vs. Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Republic of the Congo is home to 5 518 087 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
5 518 087 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo.

81.3 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo.

40.6 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 2.36% in Republic of the Congo.

0.48%
2.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 80.3% in Republic of the Congo.

99.0%
80.3%

Language

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

english
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
263 000 ppl
Ranking: 137/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
3 621 Int$
Ranking: 160/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Republic of the Congo: 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 Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Republic of the Congo has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDXAFGBPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; 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
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
B103 USD - 120 USD
T131 USD - 163 USD

Countries Frequently Compared
(Country Facts)