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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. New Zealand

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of New Zealand is 104 428 mi². This means that the area of New Zealand is 11.54% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
104 428 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while New Zealand has a coastline of 9 403.8 mi.

7 723.0 mi
9 403.8 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 New Zealand is Auckland, where the population is 440 710.

8 630 000 ppl
440 710 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in New Zealand is Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island, which rises to a height of 12 218 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
12 218 ft
Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in New Zealand the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
108.3°F
Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough

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 New Zealand, the lowest temperature was -14.1°F and was recorded in Ranfurly, Central Otago.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-14.1°F
Ranfurly, Central Otago

Society

United Kingdom vs. New Zealand - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while New Zealand is home to 4 822 233 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
4 822 233 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 82.3 years in New Zealand.

81.3 years
82.3 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 37.2 years in New Zealand.

40.6 years
37.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.28% in New Zealand.

0.48%
1.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.0% in New Zealand.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in New Zealand the primary language is English, Maori.

english
english, maori

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
3 039 000 ppl
Ranking: 123/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. New Zealand: 44 213 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
44 213 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). New Zealand: New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
NZD
New Zealand Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, New Zealand 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; New Zealand - 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 116 USD
T151 USD - 207 USD
B74 USD - 92 USD
T124 USD - 155 USD

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