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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Nigeria

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Nigeria is 356 669 mi². This means that the area of Nigeria is 281% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
356 669 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Nigeria has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
530.0 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 Nigeria is Lagos, where the population is 15 118 800.

8 630 000 ppl
15 118 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Nigeria is Chappal Waddi, which rises to a height of 7 936 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
7 936 ft
Chappal Waddi

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Nigeria the highest temperature was 115.5°F and was recorded in Yola.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
115.5°F
Yola

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Nigeria is home to 206 139 589 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
206 139 589 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 60.9 years in Nigeria.

81.3 years
60.9 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 18.6 years in Nigeria.

40.6 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 2.53% in Nigeria.

0.48%
2.53%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 62.0% in Nigeria.

99.0%
62.0%

Language

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

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
1 255 000 ppl
Ranking: 94/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Nigeria: 5 184 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
5 184 Int$
Ranking: 143/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Nigeria: Naira (NGN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
NGN
Naira

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Nigeria 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; Nigeria - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B17 USD - 21 USD
T55 USD - 72 USD

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