Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Niger

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Niger is 489 191 mi². This means that the area of Niger is 422% larger.

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 Niger is Niamey, where the population is 1 302 910.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Niger the highest temperature was 118.8°F and was recorded in Bilma.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Niger is home to 24 206 644 people.

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 14.8 years in Niger.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 35.1% in Niger.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Niger: 1 288 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Niger: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E, F).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Niger - January, February, December.

Visa requirements

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