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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Zimbabwe

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

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Zimbabwe is 150 872 mi². This means that the area of Zimbabwe is 61.14% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
150 872 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, where the population is 1 485 230.

8 630 000 ppl
1 485 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, which rises to a height of 8 504 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani

Highest recorded temperature

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
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Lowest recorded temperature

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

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Zimbabwe is home to 14 862 924 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
14 862 924 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 62.8 years in Zimbabwe.

81.3 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 20.5 years in Zimbabwe.

40.6 years
20.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.94% in Zimbabwe.

0.48%
1.94%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 86.5% in Zimbabwe.

99.0%
86.5%

Language

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

english
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
2 057 000 ppl
Ranking: 72/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Zimbabwe: 3 536 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
3 536 Int$
Ranking: 162/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Zimbabwe has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURZWLGBP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Zimbabwe - June, July, August, September, October.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T150 USD - 206 USD
B48 USD - 61 USD
T104 USD - 169 USD

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