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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Venezuela

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Venezuela is 353 841 mi². This means that the area of Venezuela is 278% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
353 841 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Venezuela has a coastline of 1 739.8 mi.

7 723.0 mi
1 739.8 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 Venezuela is Caracas, where the population is 3 273 860.

8 630 000 ppl
3 273 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Venezuela is Pico Bolívar, which rises to a height of 16 332 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
16 332 ft
Pico Bolívar

Highest recorded temperature

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

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
107.6°F
Machiques, Zulia

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 Venezuela, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Sierra La Culata, Mérida.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
12.2°F
Sierra La Culata, Mérida

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Venezuela is home to 28 435 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
28 435 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 72.2 years in Venezuela.

81.3 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 30 years in Venezuela.

40.6 years
30 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 2.46% in Venezuela.

0.48%
2.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 97.1% in Venezuela.

99.0%
97.1%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
789 000 ppl
Ranking: 170/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Venezuela: 17 527 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
17 527 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Venezuela: Bolívar soberano (VES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
VES
Bolívar soberano

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Venezuela: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Venezuela 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; Venezuela - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T150 USD - 206 USD
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