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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Vietnam

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi². This means that the area of Vietnam is 36.59% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
127 882 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Vietnam has a coastline of 2 140.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
2 140.0 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 Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, where the population is 7 981 900.

8 630 000 ppl
7 981 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, which rises to a height of 10 312 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Vietnam the highest temperature was 108.9°F and was recorded in Con Cuong.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
108.9°F
Con Cuong

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 Vietnam, the lowest temperature was 21°F and was recorded in Sa Pa.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
21°F
Sa Pa

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Vietnam is home to 97 338 579 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
97 338 579 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 75.3 years in Vietnam.

81.3 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 31.9 years in Vietnam.

40.6 years
31.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1% in Vietnam.

0.48%
1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 95.8% in Vietnam.

99.0%
95.8%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Vietnam the primary language is Vietnamese.

english
vietnamese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Vietnam: 8 647 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
8 647 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Vietnam: Dong (VND).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
VND
Dong

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Vietnam: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, D).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, D

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Vietnam has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEURVND

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Vietnam - January, February, March, April, 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 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 - 204 USD
B19 USD - 25 USD
T44 USD - 64 USD

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