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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 48.03% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

7 723.0 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

8 630 000 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

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. Suriname - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 73.6 years in Suriname.

81.3 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 31 years in Suriname.

40.6 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.91% in Suriname.

0.48%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 94.4% in Suriname.

99.0%
94.4%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Suriname the primary language is Dutch.

english
dutch

Religion

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

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 141/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 81/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Suriname: frequency and voltage are 127V / 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
127V / 230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, F

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Suriname 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; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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 - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B32 USD - 44 USD
T124 USD - 145 USD

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