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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Puerto Rico

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Puerto Rico is 3 515 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 2564% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
3 515 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Puerto Rico has a coastline of 311.3 mi.

7 723.0 mi
311.3 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 Puerto Rico is San Juan, where the population is 395 326.

8 630 000 ppl
395 326 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta, which rises to a height of 4 390 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
4 390 ft
Cerro de Punta

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Puerto Rico the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Arecibo.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
99°F
Arecibo

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 Puerto Rico, the lowest temperature was 39.9°F and was recorded in Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
39.9°F
Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal

Society

United Kingdom vs. Puerto Rico - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Puerto Rico is home to 2 860 853 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
2 860 853 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 81.5 years in Puerto Rico.

81.3 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 43.6 years in Puerto Rico.

40.6 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -1.46% in Puerto Rico.

0.48%
-1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 92.4% in Puerto Rico.

99.0%
92.4%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Puerto Rico the primary language is Spanish, English.

english
spanish, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
3 542 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Puerto Rico: 35 264 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
35 264 Int$
Ranking: 42/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Puerto Rico: US Dollar (USD).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Puerto Rico: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Puerto Rico has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Puerto Rico - January, February, March, April.

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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B103 USD - 126 USD
T150 USD - 200 USD

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