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Country Facts:
France vs. Bahrain

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Bahrain is 295 mi². This means that the area of France is 71095% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Bahrain has a coastline of 100.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
100.0 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 Bahrain is Manama, where the population is 157 474.

2 241 350 ppl
157 474 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Bahrain is Jabal ad Dukhan, which rises to a height of 440 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
440 ft
Jabal ad Dukhan

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. Bahrain - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Bahrain is home to 1 701 575 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
1 701 575 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 79.7 years in Bahrain.

82.4 years
79.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 32.9 years in Bahrain.

41.7 years
32.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.9% in Bahrain.

0.33%
0.9%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 97.5% in Bahrain.

99.0%
97.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Bahrain the primary language is Arabic.

french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
11 621 000 ppl
Ranking: 16/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Bahrain: 43 740 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
43 740 Int$
Ranking: 18/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Bahrain: Bahraini Dinar (BHD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
BHD
Bahraini Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Bahrain has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBHD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Bahrain - January, February, 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
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 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
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B55 USD - 68 USD
T104 USD - 144 USD

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