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Country Facts:
France vs. Benin

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Benin is 43 484 mi². This means that the area of France is 383% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
43 484 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Benin has a coastline of 75.2 mi.

3 015.5 mi
75.2 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 Benin is Cotonou, where the population is 779 314.

2 241 350 ppl
779 314 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Benin is Mont Sokbaro, which rises to a height of 2 159 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
2 159 ft
Mont Sokbaro

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. Benin - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Benin is home to 12 123 200 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
12 123 200 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 61.8 years in Benin.

82.4 years
61.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 17 years in Benin.

41.7 years
17 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 3.36% in Benin.

0.33%
3.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 42.4% in Benin.

99.0%
42.4%

Language

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

french
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
255 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Benin: 3 504 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
3 504 Int$
Ranking: 20/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Benin: 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 Benin: 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, Benin 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; Benin - January, February, March, 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 Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B308 PLN - 363 PLN
T527 PLN - 693 PLN
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