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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Indonesia

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi². This means that the area of Indonesia is 685% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
735 358 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi.

7 723.0 mi
33 998.9 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 Indonesia is Jakarta, where the population is 11 374 000.

8 630 000 ppl
11 374 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), which rises to a height of 16 024 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Indonesia the highest temperature was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java

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 Indonesia, the lowest temperature was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Indonesia is home to 273 523 615 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
273 523 615 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 72.8 years in Indonesia.

81.3 years
72.8 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 31.1 years in Indonesia.

40.6 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.81% in Indonesia.

0.48%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 96.0% in Indonesia.

99.0%
96.0%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Indonesia the primary language is Indonesian.

english
indonesian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
12 068 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
IDR
Rupiah

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Indonesia: 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, Indonesia has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-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; Indonesia - May, June, July, August, September.

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
B84 USD - 110 USD
T148 USD - 203 USD
B18 USD - 23 USD
T42 USD - 64 USD

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