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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Uruguay

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Uruguay is 68 037 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 37.61% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
68 037 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Uruguay has a coastline of 410.1 mi.

7 723.0 mi
410.1 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 Uruguay is Montevideo, where the population is 1 344 420.

8 630 000 ppl
1 344 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Uruguay is Cerro Catedral, which rises to a height of 1 686 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
1 686 ft
Cerro Catedral

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Uruguay the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Paysandú, Paysandú Department.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
111.2°F
Paysandú, Paysandú Department

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 Uruguay, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Melo, Cerro Largo Department.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
12.2°F
Melo, Cerro Largo Department

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Uruguay is home to 3 473 730 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
3 473 730 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 78.2 years in Uruguay.

81.3 years
78.2 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 35.5 years in Uruguay.

40.6 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.26% in Uruguay.

0.48%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 98.8% in Uruguay.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Uruguay the primary language is Spanish.

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
2 773 000 ppl
Ranking: 64/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Uruguay: 22 785 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
22 785 Int$
Ranking: 63/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Uruguay: Peso Uruguayo (UYU).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
UYU
Peso Uruguayo

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Uruguay: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, L

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Uruguay 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; Uruguay - January, February, March, December.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
T107 USD - 172 USD

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