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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of Italy is 24.26% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

7 723.0 mi
4 722.4 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 Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

8 630 000 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

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 Italy, the lowest temperature was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 82.7 years in Italy.

81.3 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 46.5 years in Italy.

40.6 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.09% in Italy.

0.48%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.2% in Italy.

99.0%
99.2%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Italy the primary language is Italian.

english
italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 76/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Italy: Euro (EUR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, L

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Italy 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; Italy - 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
B84 USD - 111 USD
T148 USD - 204 USD
B83 USD - 104 USD
T135 USD - 164 USD

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