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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Reunion

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Reunion is 970 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 9552% larger.

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

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Reunion has a coastline of 128.6 mi.

7 723.0 mi
128.6 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 Reunion is Saint-Denis, where the population is 145 238.

8 630 000 ppl
145 238 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Reunion is Piton des Neiges, which rises to a height of 10 069 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
10 069 ft
Piton des Neiges

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
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Lowest recorded temperature

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
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Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Reunion is home to 895 312 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
895 312 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 79.7 years in Reunion.

81.3 years
79.7 years

Average age

40.6 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.1% in Reunion.

0.48%
1.1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 88.9% in Reunion.

99.0%
88.9%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Reunion the primary language is French.

english
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
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Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Reunion: Euro (EUR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Reunion 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; Reunion - July, August, September.

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)
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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
B70 USD - 82 USD
T126 USD - 150 USD

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