Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Tunisia

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Tunisia is 63 170 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 48.22% larger.

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 Tunisia is Tunis, where the population is 651 183.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Tunisia the highest temperature was 131°F and was recorded in Kebili.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Tunisia is home to 11 818 619 people.

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 32.7 years in Tunisia.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 81.8% in Tunisia.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Tunisia: 10 819 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Tunisia - April, May, September.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites