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Country Facts:
France vs. Barbados

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Barbados is 166 mi². This means that the area of France is 126422% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Barbados has a coastline of 60.3 mi.

3 015.5 mi
60.3 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 Barbados is Bridgetown, where the population is 110 000.

2 241 350 ppl
110 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Barbados is Mount Hillaby, which rises to a height of 1 115 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 115 ft
Mount Hillaby

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. Barbados - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Barbados is home to 287 375 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
287 375 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 78.3 years in Barbados.

82.4 years
78.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 39.5 years in Barbados.

41.7 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.28% in Barbados.

0.33%
0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.6% in Barbados.

99.0%
99.6%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Barbados the primary language is English.

french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
592 000 ppl
Ranking: 119/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Barbados: 13 345 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
13 345 Int$
Ranking: 96/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Barbados: Barbados Dollar (BBD).

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EUR
Euro
BBD
Barbados Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Barbados: frequency and voltage are 115V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
115V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Barbados has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Barbados - January, February, March, April.

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.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
B93 USD - 110 USD
T205 USD - 262 USD

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