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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Chile

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Chile is 212% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

7 723.0 mi
3 998.5 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 Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

8 630 000 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
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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 Chile, the lowest temperature was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 79.6 years in Chile.

81.3 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 35.5 years in Chile.

40.6 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.68% in Chile.

0.48%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 96.4% in Chile.

99.0%
96.4%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Chile the primary language is Spanish.

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 51/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 60/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Chile: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, L).

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Chile 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; Chile - 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
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
B39 USD - 49 USD
T86 USD - 111 USD

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