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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Israel

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 1068% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

7 723.0 mi
169.6 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 Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

8 630 000 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
3 963 ft
Har Meron

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

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 Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 83.2 years in Israel.

81.3 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 30.4 years in Israel.

40.6 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.45% in Israel.

0.48%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 97.8% in Israel.

99.0%
97.8%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

english
hebrew, arabic

Religion

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

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Israel has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEURILS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Israel - May, June, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
B102 USD - 119 USD
T151 USD - 188 USD

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