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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Hungary

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Hungary is 35 918 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 161% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
35 918 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Hungary has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
0.0 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 Hungary is Budapest, where the population is 1 744 660.

8 630 000 ppl
1 744 660 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Hungary is Kékes, which rises to a height of 3 327 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
3 327 ft
Kékes

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Hungary the highest temperature was 107.4°F and was recorded in Kiskunhalas.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
107.4°F
Kiskunhalas

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 Hungary, the lowest temperature was -31°F and was recorded in Görömbölytapolca.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-31°F
Görömbölytapolca

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Hungary is home to 9 660 351 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
9 660 351 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 77.0 years in Hungary.

81.3 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 43.6 years in Hungary.

40.6 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.29% in Hungary.

0.48%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.1% in Hungary.

99.0%
99.1%

Language

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

english
hungarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
4 929 000 ppl
Ranking: 69/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Hungary: 33 254 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
33 254 Int$
Ranking: 76/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Hungary: Forint (HUF).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
HUF
Forint

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Hungary: 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, Hungary 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; Hungary - 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
B85 USD - 112 USD
T151 USD - 207 USD
B45 USD - 55 USD
T89 USD - 121 USD

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