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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Peru

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi². This means that the area of Peru is 430% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
496 225 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
1 500.0 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 Peru is Lima, where the population is 9 866 650.

8 630 000 ppl
9 866 650 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, which rises to a height of 22 205 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
22 205 ft
Huascarán

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
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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 Peru, the lowest temperature was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Peru is home to 32 971 854 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
32 971 854 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 75.0 years in Peru.

81.3 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 29.1 years in Peru.

40.6 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.88% in Peru.

0.48%
0.88%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 94.5% in Peru.

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Peru the primary language is Spanish, Quechua.

english
spanish, quechua

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Peru: 11 874 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
PEN
Nuevo Sol

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Peru has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEURPEN

Best months to visit

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

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
B27 USD - 35 USD
T69 USD - 101 USD

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