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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Ukraine

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Ukraine is 233 013 mi². This means that the area of Ukraine is 149% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
233 013 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Ukraine has a coastline of 1 728.7 mi.

7 723.0 mi
1 728.7 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 Ukraine is Kiev, where the population is 2 847 200.

8 630 000 ppl
2 847 200 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Ukraine is Hora Hoverla, which rises to a height of 6 762 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
6 762 ft
Hora Hoverla

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Ukraine the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
107.6°F
Luhansk

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Ukraine, the lowest temperature was -43.4°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-43.4°F
Luhansk

Society

United Kingdom vs. Ukraine - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Ukraine is home to 43 733 762 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
43 733 762 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 73.2 years in Ukraine.

81.3 years
73.2 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 41.2 years in Ukraine.

40.6 years
41.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.49% in Ukraine.

0.48%
-0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.8% in Ukraine.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Ukraine the primary language is Ukrainian.

english
ukrainian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
12 428 000 ppl
Ranking: 165/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Ukraine: 13 057 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
13 057 Int$
Ranking: 180/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Ukraine: Hryvnia (UAH).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
UAH
Hryvnia

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Ukraine 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; Ukraine - July, August.

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 Germany (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
B79 EUR - 104 EUR
T141 EUR - 193 EUR
B15 EUR - 21 EUR
T39 EUR - 57 EUR

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