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Country Facts:
France vs. Albania

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and Albania 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. Albania - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Albania is 11 100 mi². This means that the area of France is 1792% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
11 100 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Albania has a coastline of 224.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
224.9 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 Albania is Tirana, where the population is 418 495.

2 241 350 ppl
418 495 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Albania is Maja e Korabit, which rises to a height of 9 068 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 068 ft
Maja e Korabit

Highest recorded temperature

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

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Albania, the lowest temperature was -17.5°F and was recorded in Voskopojë.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-17.5°F
Voskopojë

Society

France vs. Albania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Albania is home to 2 877 797 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
2 877 797 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 79.2 years in Albania.

82.4 years
79.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 34.3 years in Albania.

41.7 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.24% in Albania.

0.33%
0.24%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.1% in Albania.

99.0%
98.1%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Albania the primary language is Albanian.

french
albanian

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Albania, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
4 131 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Albania: 13 900 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
13 900 Int$
Ranking: 4/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Albania: Lek (ALL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ALL
Lek

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Albania: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Albania has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Albania - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B49 EUR - 61 EUR
T85 EUR - 109 EUR

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