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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Tanzania

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Tanzania is 364 900 mi². This means that the area of Tanzania is 290% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
364 900 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Tanzania has a coastline of 884.8 mi.

7 723.0 mi
884.8 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 Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, where the population is 4 364 540.

8 630 000 ppl
4 364 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Tanzania is Kilimanjaro, which rises to a height of 19 341 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
19 341 ft
Kilimanjaro

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. Tanzania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Tanzania is home to 59 734 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
59 734 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 69.9 years in Tanzania.

81.3 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 18.2 years in Tanzania.

40.6 years
18.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 2.81% in Tanzania.

0.48%
2.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 77.9% in Tanzania.

99.0%
77.9%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Tanzania the primary language is Swahili.

english
swahili

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
1 104 000 ppl
Ranking: 164/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Tanzania: 2 780 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
2 780 Int$
Ranking: 179/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Tanzania: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
TZS
Tanzanian Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Tanzania has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDTZSGBPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Tanzania - 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B86 USD - 113 USD
T152 USD - 208 USD
B29 USD - 39 USD
T72 USD - 94 USD

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