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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Pakistan

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi². This means that the area of Pakistan is 264% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
340 508 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
650.0 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 Pakistan is Karachi, where the population is 23 500 000.

8 630 000 ppl
23 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, which rises to a height of 28 251 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
28 251 ft
K2

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Pakistan the highest temperature was 128.3°F and was recorded in Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh

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 Pakistan, the lowest temperature was -11.4°F and was recorded in Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Pakistan is home to 220 892 340 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
220 892 340 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 69.4 years in Pakistan.

81.3 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 22 years in Pakistan.

40.6 years
22 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.99% in Pakistan.

0.48%
1.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 58.0% in Pakistan.

99.0%
58.0%

Language

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

english
urdu, english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Pakistan: 4 811 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
PKR
Pakistan Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Pakistan 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; Pakistan - 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.
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 - 115 USD
T150 USD - 206 USD
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