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Country Facts:
France vs. Belarus

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Belarus is 80 155 mi². This means that the area of France is 162% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
80 155 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Belarus 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 Belarus is Minsk, where the population is 1 921 810.

2 241 350 ppl
1 921 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Belarus is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, which rises to a height of 1 132 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 132 ft
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara

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 Belarus the highest temperature was 102°F and was recorded in Gomel.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
102°F
Gomel

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Belarus, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-44°F
Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Belarus is home to 9 449 323 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
9 449 323 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 74.0 years in Belarus.

82.4 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 40.9 years in Belarus.

41.7 years
40.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.29% in Belarus.

0.33%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.9% in Belarus.

99.0%
99.9%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Belarus the primary language is Belarusian, Russian.

french
belarusian, russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
102 000 ppl
Ranking: 26/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Belarus: 20 232 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
20 232 Int$
Ranking: 28/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Belarus: Belarussian Ruble (BYN).

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EUR
Euro
BYN
Belarussian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Belarus: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Belarus has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBYN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Belarus - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 89 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B30 USD - 39 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD

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