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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Ecuador

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Ecuador is 106 889 mi². This means that the area of Ecuador is 14.16% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
106 889 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Ecuador has a coastline of 1 390.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
1 390.0 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 Ecuador is Guayaquil, where the population is 3 500 000.

8 630 000 ppl
3 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Ecuador is Chimborazo, which rises to a height of 20 564 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
20 564 ft
Chimborazo

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. Ecuador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Ecuador is home to 17 643 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
17 643 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 77.8 years in Ecuador.

81.3 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 28.8 years in Ecuador.

40.6 years
28.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.16% in Ecuador.

0.48%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 93.6% in Ecuador.

99.0%
93.6%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
1 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 83/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Ecuador: 10 892 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
10 892 Int$
Ranking: 114/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Ecuador: US Dollar (USD).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Ecuador: 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, Ecuador has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURGBP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Ecuador - May, June, September, October, November, 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
B28 USD - 37 USD
T82 USD - 107 USD

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