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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Romania

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Romania is 92 043 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 1.72% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
92 043 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Romania has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

7 723.0 mi
139.8 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 Romania is Bucharest, where the population is 1 883 420.

8 630 000 ppl
1 883 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu, which rises to a height of 8 346 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
8 346 ft
Moldoveanu

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Romania the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Ion Sion, Brăila County.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
112.1°F
Ion Sion, Brăila County

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 Romania, the lowest temperature was -37.3°F and was recorded in Bod, Braşov County.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-37.3°F
Bod, Braşov County

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Romania is home to 19 237 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
19 237 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 76.3 years in Romania.

81.3 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 42.5 years in Romania.

40.6 years
42.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.38% in Romania.

0.48%
-0.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 98.8% in Romania.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Romania the primary language is Romanian.

english
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
9 331 000 ppl
Ranking: 135/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Romania: 31 946 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
31 946 Int$
Ranking: 146/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Romania: New Romanian Leu (RON).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
RON
New Romanian Leu

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Romania 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; Romania - 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 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.
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 - 116 USD
T151 USD - 207 USD
B46 USD - 59 USD
T79 USD - 112 USD

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