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Country Facts:
France vs. Burundi

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Burundi is 10 747 mi². This means that the area of France is 1854% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
10 747 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Burundi 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 Burundi is Bujumbura, where the population is 392 863.

2 241 350 ppl
392 863 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Burundi is Mount Heha, which rises to a height of 8 806 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
8 806 ft
Mount Heha

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. Burundi - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Burundi is home to 11 890 784 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
11 890 784 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 67.1 years in Burundi.

82.4 years
67.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 17.7 years in Burundi.

41.7 years
17.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 3.68% in Burundi.

0.33%
3.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 68.4% in Burundi.

99.0%
68.4%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Burundi the primary language is French, Kirundi.

french
french, kirundi

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
131 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Burundi: 771 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
771 Int$
Ranking: 19/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Burundi: Burundi Franc (BIF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
BIF
Burundi Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBIF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Burundi - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
T130 USD - 172 USD
B59 USD
T81 USD

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