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Country Facts:
France vs. The Bahamas

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of The Bahamas is 5 383 mi². This means that the area of France is 3802% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
5 383 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while The Bahamas has a coastline of 2 200.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
2 200.9 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 The Bahamas is Nassau, where the population is 248 948.

2 241 350 ppl
248 948 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in The Bahamas is Mount Alvernia on Cat Island, which rises to a height of 207 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
207 ft
Mount Alvernia on Cat Island

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. The Bahamas - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while The Bahamas is home to 393 244 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
393 244 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 75.9 years in The Bahamas.

82.4 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 32.8 years in The Bahamas.

41.7 years
32.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.84% in The Bahamas.

0.33%
0.84%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 95.6% in The Bahamas.

99.0%
95.6%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in The Bahamas the primary language is English.

french
english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in The Bahamas, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 484 000 ppl
Ranking: 23/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. The Bahamas: 32 526 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
32 526 Int$
Ranking: 25/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). The Bahamas: Bahamian Dollar (BSD).

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EUR
Euro
BSD
Bahamian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in The Bahamas: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, The Bahamas has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; The Bahamas - January, February, March, April, 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
T131 USD - 172 USD
B97 USD - 131 USD
T215 USD - 307 USD

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