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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Philippines

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Philippines is 115 831 mi². This means that the area of Philippines is 23.71% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
115 831 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Philippines has a coastline of 22 548.9 mi.

7 723.0 mi
22 548.9 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 the Philippines is Quezon City, where the population is 2 761 720.

8 630 000 ppl
2 761 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in the Philippines is Mount Apo, which rises to a height of 9 692 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
9 692 ft
Mount Apo

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in the Philippines the highest temperature was 108°F and was recorded in Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
108°F
Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley

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 the Philippines, the lowest temperature was 43.3°F and was recorded in Baguio.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
43.3°F
Baguio

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Philippines is home to 109 581 078 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
109 581 078 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 70.3 years in the Philippines.

81.3 years
70.3 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 24.1 years in the Philippines.

40.6 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.49% in the Philippines.

0.48%
1.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 96.3% in the Philippines.

99.0%
96.3%

Language

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

english
filipino, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 45/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Philippines: 8 387 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
8 387 Int$
Ranking: 126/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Philippines: Philippine Peso (PHP).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
PHP
Philippine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Philippines 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; Philippines - January, February, March, 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 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 - 36 USD
T59 USD - 87 USD

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