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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Morocco

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Morocco is 172 414 mi². This means that the area of Morocco is 84.15% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
172 414 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Morocco has a coastline of 1 140.2 mi.

7 723.0 mi
1 140.2 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 Morocco is Casablanca, where the population is 3 359 820.

8 630 000 ppl
3 359 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Morocco is Jbel Toubkal, which rises to a height of 13 665 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
13 665 ft
Jbel Toubkal

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Morocco the highest temperature was 121.3°F and was recorded in Marrakesh.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
121.3°F
Marrakesh

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 Morocco, the lowest temperature was -11.2°F and was recorded in Ifrane.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-11.2°F
Ifrane

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Morocco is home to 36 910 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
36 910 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 73.6 years in Morocco.

81.3 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 29.1 years in Morocco.

40.6 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.92% in Morocco.

0.48%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 73.8% in Morocco.

99.0%
73.8%

Language

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

english
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
10 177 000 ppl
Ranking: 97/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Morocco: 7 296 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
7 296 Int$
Ranking: 108/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
MAD
Moroccan Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Morocco: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

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

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEURMAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Morocco - March, April, May, September, October.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B85 USD - 111 USD
T151 USD - 207 USD
B29 USD - 36 USD
T61 USD - 86 USD

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