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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Uganda

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Uganda is 93 263 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 0.39% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
93 263 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Uganda 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 Uganda is Kampala, where the population is 1 516 210.

8 630 000 ppl
1 516 210 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Uganda is Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley), which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley)

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. Uganda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Uganda is home to 45 741 007 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
45 741 007 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 68.6 years in Uganda.

81.3 years
68.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 15.7 years in Uganda.

40.6 years
15.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 3.31% in Uganda.

0.48%
3.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 76.5% in Uganda.

99.0%
76.5%

Language

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

english
english, swahili

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
1 303 000 ppl
Ranking: 92/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Uganda: 2 293 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
2 293 Int$
Ranking: 176/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Uganda: Uganda Shilling (UGX).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
UGX
Uganda Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Uganda: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Uganda 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; Uganda - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 205 USD
B36 USD - 45 USD
T62 USD - 83 USD

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