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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Syria

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Syria is 71 498 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 30.95% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
71 498 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Syria 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 Syria is Aleppo, where the population is 2 132 100.

8 630 000 ppl
2 132 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Syria is Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab), which rises to a height of 5 915 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
5 915 ft
Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab)

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. Syria - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Syria is home to 17 500 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
17 500 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 74.0 years in Syria.

81.3 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 23.5 years in Syria.

40.6 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -9.73% in Syria.

0.48%
-9.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 86.4% in Syria.

99.0%
86.4%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Syria the primary language is Arabic.

english
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
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Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Syria: Syrian Pound (SYP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
SYP
Syrian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Syria: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, L

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Syria 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; Syria - April, 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
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.
Admission refused or travel restricted
No permission to enter the country or very limited travel possibilities.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B89 USD - 116 USD
T151 USD - 208 USD
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