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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Singapore

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Singapore is 276 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 33823% larger.

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

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Singapore has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

7 723.0 mi
119.9 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 Singapore is Singapore, where the population is 5 535 000.

8 630 000 ppl
5 535 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Singapore is Bukit Timah, which rises to a height of 538 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
538 ft
Bukit Timah

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Singapore the highest temperature was 96.8°F and was recorded in Singapore.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
96.8°F
Singapore

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 Singapore, the lowest temperature was 66.9°F and was recorded in Singapore.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
66.9°F
Singapore

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Singapore is home to 5 850 342 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
5 850 342 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 86.2 years in Singapore.

81.3 years
86.2 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 35.6 years in Singapore.

40.6 years
35.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.95% in Singapore.

0.48%
0.95%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 97.5% in Singapore.

99.0%
97.5%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Singapore the primary language is Chinese, Malay, English.

english
chinese, malay, english

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
12 051 000 ppl
Ranking: 144/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Singapore: 98 483 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
98 483 Int$
Ranking: 155/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Singapore: Singapore Dollar (SGD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
SGD
Singapore Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Singapore has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-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; Singapore - March, April, May, June, July.

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
B85 USD - 112 USD
T151 USD - 207 USD
B65 USD - 82 USD
T134 USD - 175 USD

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