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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Ethiopia is 355% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

8 630 000 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
120°F
Dallol

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 Ethiopia, the lowest temperature was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

81.3 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

40.6 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

0.48%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

99.0%
51.8%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

english
amharic, oromo

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Ethiopia 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; Ethiopia - January, February, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 205 USD
B30 USD - 42 USD
T54 USD - 74 USD

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