The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This article compares England and Scotland. Let’s read.
England and Scotland – country comparison
Which country is larger in area (land), England or Scotland?
England is approximately 1.7 times larger than Scotland by land area.
- Area of England (land) – around 130,300 square kilometers
- Area of Scotland (land) – around 77,900 square kilometers
Which country is more populous, England or Scotland?
England is among the most populous countries in Europe. Scotland, by contrast, has a much smaller population. Population density is also significantly lower in Scotland compared to England.
- Population of England – 58.6 million (2024 estimate)
- Population of Scotland – 5.55 million (2024 estimate)
Capital city
- England – London
- Scotland – Edinburgh
Largest city
- England – London
- Scotland – Glasgow
Fun fact: London is one of the largest cities in the world. It is the third largest city in Europe after Istanbul and Moscow.
Top 3 largest cities by population
England
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
Scotland
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Aberdeen
Highest mountain peak
- England – Scafell Pike (978 m/3,209 ft)
- Scotland – Ben Nevis (1,345 m/4,413 ft)
Fun fact: Ben Nevis is the highest mountain peak in the United Kingdom.
(Also read: Learn the difference – Great Britain vs UK vs Britain vs England)
Major rivers
- England – River Thames, River Trent, River Great Ouse, River Nene, River Wye, etc.
- Scotland – River Tay, River Clyde, River Spey, River Tweed, etc.
GDP
England’s GDP is significantly higher than Scotland’s, largely because England has a much larger population and a greater concentration of major economic centers.
Popular sports
- Football, rugby, cricket, tennis, and hockey are the most popular sports in England.
- Football, rugby, and golf are the most popular sports in Scotland.
Most spoken language
- England – English
- Scotland – English
Largest natural lake
- England – Windermere lake
- Scotland – Loch Lomond
National Parks
- England has 10 national parks, the largest of which is the Lake District National Park.
- Scotland is home to two national parks – Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and Cairngorms National Park.
Border length
The England-Scotland border also known as the Anglo-Scottish border is 96 miles (154 km) long.
Flags
England and Scotland map
England and Scotland comparison table
| England | Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Area (land) | around 130,300 square kilometers | around 77,900 square kilometers |
| Population | 58.6 million (2024 estimate) | 5.55 million (2024 estimate) |
| Capital city | London | Edinburgh |
| Largest city | London | Glasgow |
| Most spoken language | English | English |
| Most popular sport | Football | Football |
| National animal | Lion | Unicorn |
| National tree | The english oak | Scots pine |
| National flower | Tudor rose | Thistle |