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Country Facts:
France vs. Botswana

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of Botswana is 6.99% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Botswana 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 Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

2 241 350 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

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. Botswana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 65.2 years in Botswana.

82.4 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 25.7 years in Botswana.

41.7 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.43% in Botswana.

0.33%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 88.5% in Botswana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Botswana the primary language is Tswana, English.

french
tswana, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 25/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 27/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Botswana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNUSDEURBWP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Botswana - June, July, August, September.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B308 PLN - 364 PLN
T528 PLN - 694 PLN
B151 PLN - 199 PLN
T333 PLN - 444 PLN

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