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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. South Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of South Sudan is 239 285 mi². This means that the area of South Sudan is 156% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
239 285 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while South Sudan 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 South Sudan is Juba, where the population is 372 410.

8 630 000 ppl
372 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in South Sudan is Kinyeti, which rises to a height of 10 456 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
10 456 ft
Kinyeti

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
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Lowest recorded temperature

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

United Kingdom vs. South Sudan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while South Sudan is home to 11 193 725 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
11 193 725 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 58.6 years in South Sudan.

81.3 years
58.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 18.6 years in South Sudan.

40.6 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 5.05% in South Sudan.

0.48%
5.05%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 34.5% in South Sudan.

99.0%
34.5%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in South Sudan the primary language is English.

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. South Sudan: 1 496 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
1 496 Int$
Ranking: 188/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). South Sudan: South Sudanese Pound (SSP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
SSP
South Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, South Sudan 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; South Sudan - January, February, December.

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
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