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Country Facts:
France vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19 772 mi². This means that the area of France is 962% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
19 772 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Bosnia and Herzegovina has a coastline of 12.4 mi.

3 015.5 mi
12.4 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo, where the population is 291 422.

2 241 350 ppl
291 422 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Maglić, which rises to a height of 7 828 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
7 828 ft
Maglić

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina the highest temperature was 109.8°F and was recorded in Mostar.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
109.8°F
Mostar

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the lowest temperature was -43.6°F and was recorded in Veliko Polje on the Igman plateau.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-43.6°F
Veliko Polje on the Igman plateau

Society

France vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to 3 280 819 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
3 280 819 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 77.7 years in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

82.4 years
77.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 43.3 years in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

41.7 years
43.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.21% in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

0.33%
-0.21%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.5% in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

99.0%
98.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Bosnia and Herzegovina the primary language is Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian.

french
bosnian, croatian, serbian

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
678 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 15 733 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
15 733 Int$
Ranking: 12/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Convertible Mark (BAM).

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EUR
Euro
BAM
Convertible Mark

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Bosnia and Herzegovina: 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, Bosnia and Herzegovina has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBAM

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Bosnia and Herzegovina - 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 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
B74 USD - 88 USD
T132 USD - 175 USD
B33 USD - 40 USD
T66 USD - 85 USD

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