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Country Facts:
France vs. Brazil

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 1466% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

3 015.5 mi
4 654.7 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 Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

2 241 350 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

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 Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Brazil, the lowest temperature was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 75.0 years in Brazil.

82.4 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 33.2 years in Brazil.

41.7 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.65% in Brazil.

0.33%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 93.2% in Brazil.

99.0%
93.2%

Language

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

french
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 22/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 24/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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EUR
Euro
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Brazil 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; Brazil - 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T130 USD - 172 USD
B34 USD - 41 USD
T71 USD - 96 USD

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