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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Greece

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Greece is 50 962 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 83.72% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
50 962 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Greece has a coastline of 8 497.9 mi.

7 723.0 mi
8 497.9 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 Greece is Athens, where the population is 3 090 510.

8 630 000 ppl
3 090 510 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Greece is Mount Olympus, which rises to a height of 9 577 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
9 577 ft
Mount Olympus

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Greece the highest temperature was 118.4°F and was recorded in Athens, Greece.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
118.4°F
Athens, Greece

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 Greece, the lowest temperature was -18°F and was recorded in Ptolemaida.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-18°F
Ptolemaida

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Greece is home to 10 423 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
10 423 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 81.3 years in Greece.

81.3 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 45.3 years in Greece.

40.6 years
45.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.34% in Greece.

0.48%
-0.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 97.9% in Greece.

99.0%
97.9%

Language

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

english
greek

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
23 599 000 ppl
Ranking: 14/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Greece: 28 377 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
28 377 Int$
Ranking: 52/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Greece: Euro (EUR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Greece 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; Greece - May, 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)
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
B62 USD - 77 USD
T109 USD - 140 USD

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