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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Madagascar

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Madagascar is 226 658 mi². This means that the area of Madagascar is 142% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
226 658 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Madagascar has a coastline of 3 000.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
3 000.0 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 Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the population is 1 849 000.

8 630 000 ppl
1 849 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Madagascar is Maromokotro, which rises to a height of 9 436 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
9 436 ft
Maromokotro

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Madagascar the highest temperature was 110.5°F and was recorded in Ejeda.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
110.5°F
Ejeda

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 Madagascar, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Mount Andringitra.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
12.2°F
Mount Andringitra

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Madagascar is home to 27 691 018 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
27 691 018 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 67.9 years in Madagascar.

81.3 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 20.3 years in Madagascar.

40.6 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 2.31% in Madagascar.

0.48%
2.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 76.7% in Madagascar.

99.0%
76.7%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Madagascar the primary language is Malagasy, French.

english
malagasy, french

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Madagascar, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
244 000 ppl
Ranking: 140/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Madagascar: 1 544 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
1 544 Int$
Ranking: 187/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary (MGA).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
MGA
Malagasy Ariary

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Madagascar: 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, Madagascar 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; Madagascar - July, August, 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 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
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B30 USD - 37 USD
T50 USD - 73 USD

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