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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. North Macedonia

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of North Macedonia is 9 928 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 843% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
9 928 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while North Macedonia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
0.0 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 North Macedonia is Skopje, where the population is 537 478.

8 630 000 ppl
537 478 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in North Macedonia is Golem Korab, which rises to a height of 9 068 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
9 068 ft
Golem Korab

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in North Macedonia the highest temperature was 114.3°F and was recorded in Demir Kapija, Demir Kapija Municipality.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
114.3°F
Demir Kapija, Demir Kapija Municipality

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 North Macedonia, the lowest temperature was -24.7°F and was recorded in Berovo, Berovo Municipality.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-24.7°F
Berovo, Berovo Municipality

Society

United Kingdom vs. North Macedonia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while North Macedonia is home to 2 083 374 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
2 083 374 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 76.6 years in North Macedonia.

81.3 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 39 years in North Macedonia.

40.6 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.13% in North Macedonia.

0.48%
0.13%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 98.4% in North Macedonia.

99.0%
98.4%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in North Macedonia the primary language is Macedonian.

english
macedonian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
486 000 ppl
Ranking: 123/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. North Macedonia: 17 015 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
17 015 Int$
Ranking: 80/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). North Macedonia: Denar (MKD).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
MKD
Denar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, North Macedonia 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; North Macedonia - July, August, September.

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)
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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
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B31 USD - 36 USD
T56 USD - 71 USD

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