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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Eswatini (Swaziland)

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom and Eswatini (Swaziland) 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. Eswatini (Swaziland) - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Eswatini (Swaziland) is 6 704 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 1297% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
6 704 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Eswatini (Swaziland) 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 Eswatini (Swaziland) is Manzini, where the population is 110 537.

8 630 000 ppl
110 537 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Eswatini (Swaziland) is Emlembe, which rises to a height of 6 109 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
6 109 ft
Emlembe

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. Eswatini (Swaziland) - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Eswatini (Swaziland) is home to 1 160 164 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
1 160 164 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 59.1 years in Eswatini (Swaziland).

81.3 years
59.1 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 23.7 years in Eswatini (Swaziland).

40.6 years
23.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.77% in Eswatini (Swaziland).

0.48%
0.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 88.4% in Eswatini (Swaziland).

99.0%
88.4%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Eswatini (Swaziland) the primary language is Swazi, English.

english
swazi, english

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Eswatini (Swaziland), the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
873 000 ppl
Ranking: 111/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Eswatini (Swaziland): 8 862 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
8 862 Int$
Ranking: 122/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Eswatini (Swaziland): Lilangeni (SZL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
SZL
Lilangeni

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Eswatini (Swaziland) 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; Eswatini (Swaziland) - June, July, August, September.

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
B88 USD - 115 USD
T150 USD - 206 USD
B44 USD - 54 USD
T63 USD - 77 USD

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