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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Ghana

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Ghana is 92 098 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 1.66% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
92 098 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Ghana has a coastline of 334.9 mi.

7 723.0 mi
334.9 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 Ghana is Accra, where the population is 2 291 350.

8 630 000 ppl
2 291 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Ghana is Mount Afadjato, which rises to a height of 2 904 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
2 904 ft
Mount Afadjato

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. Ghana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Ghana is home to 31 072 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
31 072 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 69.0 years in Ghana.

81.3 years
69.0 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 21.4 years in Ghana.

40.6 years
21.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 2.26% in Ghana.

0.48%
2.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 79.0% in Ghana.

99.0%
79.0%

Language

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

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
897 000 ppl
Ranking: 58/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Ghana: 5 742 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
5 742 Int$
Ranking: 65/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Ghana: Ghana Cedi (GHS).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
GHS
Ghana Cedi

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Ghana: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Ghana 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; Ghana - 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 France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B78 EUR - 103 EUR
T139 EUR - 191 EUR
B38 EUR - 48 EUR
T52 EUR - 70 EUR

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