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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Greenland

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Greenland is 793% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

7 723.0 mi
27 394.4 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 Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

8 630 000 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

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 Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-87°F
North Ice

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 73.7 years in Greenland.

81.3 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 34.3 years in Greenland.

40.6 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.01% in Greenland.

0.48%
-0.01%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 100.0% in Greenland.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

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

english
kalaallisut

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
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Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Greenland: Danish Krone (DKK).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, F, K

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Greenland 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; Greenland - June, July, August.

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)
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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
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
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