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Country Facts:
France vs. Burkina Faso

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Burkina Faso is 105 393 mi². This means that the area of France is 99.28% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
105 393 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Burkina Faso has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
0.0 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 Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, where the population is 1 626 950.

2 241 350 ppl
1 626 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Burkina Faso is Tena Kourou, which rises to a height of 2 451 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
2 451 ft
Tena Kourou

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. Burkina Faso - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Burkina Faso is home to 20 903 273 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
20 903 273 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 63.1 years in Burkina Faso.

82.4 years
63.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 17.9 years in Burkina Faso.

41.7 years
17.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.58% in Burkina Faso.

0.33%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 39.3% in Burkina Faso.

99.0%
39.3%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Burkina Faso the primary language is French.

french
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
163 000 ppl
Ranking: 14/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Burkina Faso: 2 273 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
2 273 Int$
Ranking: 16/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Burkina Faso: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Burkina Faso: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Burkina Faso 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; Burkina Faso - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B28 EUR
T62 EUR

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