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Country Facts:
France vs. Bulgaria

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi². This means that the area of France is 391% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
42 811 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
220.0 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 Bulgaria is Sofia, where the population is 1 228 280.

2 241 350 ppl
1 228 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, which rises to a height of 9 596 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 596 ft
Musala

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 Bulgaria the highest temperature was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Bulgaria, the lowest temperature was -36.9°F and was recorded in Tran.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-36.9°F
Tran

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Bulgaria is home to 6 948 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
6 948 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 75.3 years in Bulgaria.

82.4 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 43.7 years in Bulgaria.

41.7 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.67% in Bulgaria.

0.33%
-0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.4% in Bulgaria.

99.0%
98.4%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Bulgaria the primary language is Bulgarian.

french
bulgarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
24 620 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN).

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EUR
Euro
BGN
Bulgarian Lev

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Bulgaria: 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, Bulgaria 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; Bulgaria - 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 - 160 EUR
B46 EUR - 59 EUR
T76 EUR - 95 EUR

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