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Country Facts:
France vs. Aruba

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Aruba is 69 mi². This means that the area of France is 304286% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Aruba has a coastline of 42.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
42.9 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 Aruba is Oranjestad, where the population is 29 998.

2 241 350 ppl
29 998 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Aruba is Mount Jamanota, which rises to a height of 617 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
617 ft
Mount Jamanota

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. Aruba - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Aruba is home to 106 766 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
106 766 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 77.8 years in Aruba.

82.4 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 39.9 years in Aruba.

41.7 years
39.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.17% in Aruba.

0.33%
1.17%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 97.8% in Aruba.

99.0%
97.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Aruba the primary language is Papiamento, Spanish.

french
papiamento, spanish

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Aruba, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
1 225 000 ppl
Ranking: 96/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Aruba: 38 442 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
38 442 Int$
Ranking: 39/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Aruba: Aruban Florin (AWG).

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EUR
Euro
AWG
Aruban Florin

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Aruba: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, F

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Aruba 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; Aruba - January, February, March, April, May, June.

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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
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