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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Cambodia

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Cambodia is 69 898 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 33.95% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
69 898 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Cambodia has a coastline of 275.3 mi.

7 723.0 mi
275.3 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 Cambodia is Phnom Penh, where the population is 1 501 720.

8 630 000 ppl
1 501 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Cambodia is Phnom Aural, which rises to a height of 5 948 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
5 948 ft
Phnom Aural

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Cambodia the highest temperature was 108.7°F and was recorded in Preah Vihea.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
108.7°F
Preah Vihea

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 Cambodia, the lowest temperature was 46.4°F and was recorded in Val d'Emeraude.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
46.4°F
Val d'Emeraude

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Cambodia is home to 16 718 965 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
16 718 965 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 66.3 years in Cambodia.

81.3 years
66.3 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 26.4 years in Cambodia.

40.6 years
26.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.34% in Cambodia.

0.48%
1.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 80.5% in Cambodia.

99.0%
80.5%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Cambodia the primary language is Khmer.

english
khmer

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
4 775 000 ppl
Ranking: 82/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Cambodia: 4 420 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
4 420 Int$
Ranking: 90/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Cambodia: Riel (KHR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
KHR
Riel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Cambodia 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; Cambodia - 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 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
B85 USD - 112 USD
T151 USD - 207 USD
B26 USD - 39 USD
T66 USD - 109 USD

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