vs
🇦🇺
Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
| Category | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Canberra | London |
| Continent | Oceania | Europe |
| Region | Australia and New Zealand | Northern Europe |
| Population | 26,473,055 | 67,026,292 |
| Area | 7,692,024 km² (2,969,906 sq mi) | 243,610 km² (94,058 sq mi) |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Official Language(s) | English | English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic |
| Calling Code | +61 | +44 |
| Driving Side | Left-hand | Left-hand |
| Internet TLD | .au | .uk |
| Coastline | 25,760 km | 12,429 km |
| Highest Point | Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m) | Ben Nevis (1,345 m) |
| Administrative Divisions | 8 State | 4 Country |
Note: Bold green values indicate the larger of the two numeric figures. This comparison is factual only — no subjective ranking or winner is implied.