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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Guatemala

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Guatemala is 42 042 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 123% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
42 042 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Guatemala has a coastline of 248.5 mi.

7 723.0 mi
248.5 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 Guatemala is Guatemala, where the population is 2 110 100.

8 630 000 ppl
2 110 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Guatemala is Volcán Tajumulco, which rises to a height of 13 845 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
13 845 ft
Volcán Tajumulco

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Guatemala the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Estanzuela, Zacapa.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
113°F
Estanzuela, Zacapa

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 Guatemala, the lowest temperature was 11.3°F and was recorded in Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
11.3°F
Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Guatemala is home to 17 915 568 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
17 915 568 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 72.6 years in Guatemala.

81.3 years
72.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 23.2 years in Guatemala.

40.6 years
23.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.62% in Guatemala.

0.48%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 80.8% in Guatemala.

99.0%
80.8%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
1 865 000 ppl
Ranking: 62/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Guatemala: 8 850 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
8 850 Int$
Ranking: 70/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Guatemala: Quetzal (GTQ).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
GTQ
Quetzal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Guatemala: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Guatemala 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; Guatemala - January, February, March, 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 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
B84 USD - 110 USD
T148 USD - 203 USD
B33 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 120 USD

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