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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Rwanda

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Rwanda is 10 169 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 821% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
10 169 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Rwanda has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
0.0 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 Rwanda is Kigali, where the population is 1 168 570.

8 630 000 ppl
1 168 570 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Rwanda is Mount Karisimbi, which rises to a height of 14 787 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
14 787 ft
Mount Karisimbi

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
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Lowest recorded temperature

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

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Rwanda is home to 12 952 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
12 952 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 65.5 years in Rwanda.

81.3 years
65.5 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 19.7 years in Rwanda.

40.6 years
19.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.8% in Rwanda.

0.48%
1.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 73.2% in Rwanda.

99.0%
73.2%

Language

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

english
french, kinyarwanda

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
987 000 ppl
Ranking: 106/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Rwanda: 2 213 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
2 213 Int$
Ranking: 180/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Rwanda: Rwanda Franc (RWF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
RWF
Rwanda Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Rwanda 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; Rwanda - 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 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.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B45 USD - 53 USD
T65 USD - 89 USD

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