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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Falkland Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Falkland Islands is 4 700 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 1892% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
4 700 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Falkland Islands 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 Falkland Islands is Stanley, where the population is 2 121.

8 630 000 ppl
2 121 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Falkland Islands is Mount Usborne on East Falkland, which rises to a height of 2 313 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
2 313 ft
Mount Usborne on East Falkland

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. Falkland Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Falkland Islands is home to 3 480 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
3 480 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 77.9 years in Falkland Islands.

81.3 years
77.9 years

Average age

40.6 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.01% in Falkland Islands.

0.48%
0.01%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Falkland Islands the primary language is English.

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english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
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Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Falkland Islands: Falkland Islands Pound (FKP).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
FKP
Falkland Islands Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Falkland Islands: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Falkland Islands has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-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; Falkland Islands - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B89 USD - 116 USD
T151 USD - 208 USD
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