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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Guinea Bissau

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 571% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

7 723.0 mi
217.5 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 Guinea Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

8 630 000 ppl
395 954 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Guinea Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

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. Guinea Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

81.3 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

40.6 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

0.48%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

99.0%
59.9%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Guinea Bissau the primary language is Portuguese.

english
portuguese

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Guinea Bissau, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 166/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Guinea Bissau: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Guinea Bissau has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEURXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Guinea Bissau - 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

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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