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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Malaysia

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of Malaysia is 36.42% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

7 723.0 mi
2 904.9 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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

8 630 000 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
104.2°F
Chuping

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 Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

81.3 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

40.6 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.06% in Malaysia.

0.48%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 95.0% in Malaysia.

99.0%
95.0%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

english
malay

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Malaysia has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-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; Malaysia - May, June, 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 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
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B21 USD - 27 USD
T51 USD - 79 USD

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