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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. El Salvador

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of El Salvador is 8 124 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 1052% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
8 124 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while El Salvador has a coastline of 190.8 mi.

7 723.0 mi
190.8 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 El Salvador is San Salvador, where the population is 567 698.

8 630 000 ppl
567 698 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in El Salvador is Cerro El Pital, which rises to a height of 8 957 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
8 957 ft
Cerro El Pital

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. El Salvador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while El Salvador is home to 6 486 205 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
6 486 205 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 75.1 years in El Salvador.

81.3 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 27.7 years in El Salvador.

40.6 years
27.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.67% in El Salvador.

0.48%
0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 89.1% in El Salvador.

99.0%
89.1%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in El Salvador the primary language is Spanish.

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
1 402 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. El Salvador: 8 417 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
8 417 Int$
Ranking: 164/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). El Salvador: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in El Salvador: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, El Salvador 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; El Salvador - January, February, March, 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
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 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
B46 USD - 58 USD
T105 USD - 148 USD

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