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Country Facts:
France vs. United Arab Emirates

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and United Arab Emirates by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

France vs. United Arab Emirates - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of United Arab Emirates is 32 278 mi². This means that the area of France is 551% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
32 278 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while United Arab Emirates has a coastline of 819.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
819.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in United Arab Emirates is Dubai, where the population is 2 106 180.

2 241 350 ppl
2 106 180 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in United Arab Emirates is Jabal Bil Ays, which rises to a height of 6 345 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
6 345 ft
Jabal Bil Ays

Highest recorded temperature

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
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Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

France vs. United Arab Emirates - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while United Arab Emirates is home to 9 890 402 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
9 890 402 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 79.4 years in United Arab Emirates.

82.4 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 38.4 years in United Arab Emirates.

41.7 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.62% in United Arab Emirates.

0.33%
0.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 97.6% in United Arab Emirates.

99.0%
97.6%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in United Arab Emirates the primary language is Arabic.

french
arabic

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in United Arab Emirates, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. United Arab Emirates: 66 747 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
66 747 Int$
Ranking: 1/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). United Arab Emirates: UAE Dirham (AED).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
AED
UAE Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in United Arab Emirates: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, United Arab Emirates has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURAED

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; United Arab Emirates - January, February, March, November, 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B73 USD - 86 USD
T129 USD - 171 USD
B56 USD - 77 USD
T117 USD - 173 USD

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