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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Myanmar (Burma)

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom and Myanmar (Burma) 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. Myanmar (Burma) - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Myanmar (Burma) is 261 228 mi². This means that the area of Myanmar (Burma) is 179% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
261 228 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Myanmar (Burma) has a coastline of 1 199.2 mi.

7 723.0 mi
1 199.2 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 Myanmar (Burma) is Yangon, where the population is 5 209 540.

8 630 000 ppl
5 209 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Myanmar (Burma) is Hkakabo Razi, which rises to a height of 19 295 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
19 295 ft
Hkakabo Razi

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Myanmar (Burma) the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Myinmu.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
117°F
Myinmu

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 Myanmar (Burma), the lowest temperature was 21.2°F and was recorded in Hakha.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
21.2°F
Hakha

Society

United Kingdom vs. Myanmar (Burma) - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Myanmar (Burma) is home to 54 409 800 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
54 409 800 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 69.6 years in Myanmar (Burma).

81.3 years
69.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 29.2 years in Myanmar (Burma).

40.6 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.81% in Myanmar (Burma).

0.48%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 89.1% in Myanmar (Burma).

99.0%
89.1%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Myanmar (Burma) the primary language is Burmese.

english
burmese

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Myanmar (Burma), the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
4 681 000 ppl
Ranking: 50/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Myanmar (Burma): 5 122 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
5 122 Int$
Ranking: 145/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Myanmar (Burma): Kyat (MMK).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
MMK
Kyat

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Myanmar (Burma) 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; Myanmar (Burma) - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B22 USD - 30 USD
T55 USD - 74 USD

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