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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Dominican Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 398% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

7 723.0 mi
800.3 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 Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

8 630 000 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
109.4°F
Mao

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 Dominican Republic, the lowest temperature was 19.4°F and was recorded in Valle Nuevo, Constanza.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

United Kingdom vs. Dominican Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

81.3 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

40.6 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

0.48%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Dominican 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; Dominican Republic - January, February, March, April.

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
B47 USD - 60 USD
T93 USD - 139 USD

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