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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of India is 1256% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

7 723.0 mi
4 349.6 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 India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

8 630 000 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

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 India, the lowest temperature was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 70.0 years in India.

81.3 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 28.7 years in India.

40.6 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.04% in India.

0.48%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 74.4% in India.

99.0%
74.4%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in India the primary language is Hindi.

english
hindi

Religion

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

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 20/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, India 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; India - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B23 USD - 31 USD
T47 USD - 66 USD

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