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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Russia

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Russia is 6 601 668 mi². This means that the area of Russia is 6951% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
6 601 668 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Russia has a coastline of 23 396.5 mi.

7 723.0 mi
23 396.5 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 Russia is Moscow, where the population is 12 108 300.

8 630 000 ppl
12 108 300 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Russia is Mount Elbrus, which rises to a height of 18 510 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
18 510 ft
Mount Elbrus

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Russia the highest temperature was 113.7°F and was recorded in Utta, Kalmykia.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
113.7°F
Utta, Kalmykia

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 Russia, the lowest temperature was -90.4°F and was recorded in Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-90.4°F
Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Russia is home to 145 934 462 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
145 934 462 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 72.2 years in Russia.

81.3 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 40.3 years in Russia.

40.6 years
40.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.2% in Russia.

0.48%
-0.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.7% in Russia.

99.0%
99.7%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Russia the primary language is Russian.

english
russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
33 729 000 ppl
Ranking: 137/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Russia: 28 213 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
28 213 Int$
Ranking: 148/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Russia: Russian Ruble (RUB).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
RUB
Russian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Russia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Russia 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; Russia - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 116 USD
T151 USD - 208 USD
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