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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Namibia

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Namibia is 318 772 mi². This means that the area of Namibia is 240% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
318 772 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Namibia has a coastline of 976.8 mi.

7 723.0 mi
976.8 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 Namibia is Windhoek, where the population is 322 500.

8 630 000 ppl
322 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Namibia is Königstein (Brandberg), which rises to a height of 8 550 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
8 550 ft
Königstein (Brandberg)

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
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Lowest recorded temperature

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
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Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Namibia is home to 2 540 905 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
2 540 905 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 65.9 years in Namibia.

81.3 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 21.8 years in Namibia.

40.6 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.83% in Namibia.

0.48%
1.83%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 91.5% in Namibia.

99.0%
91.5%

Language

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

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
1 388 000 ppl
Ranking: 90/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Namibia: 9 295 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
9 295 Int$
Ranking: 120/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Namibia: Rand (ZAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Namibia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: D, M).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, M

Driving side

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

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURZARGBP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Namibia - June, 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 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
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