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Country Facts:
France vs. Central African Republic

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and Central African Republic 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. Central African Republic - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Central African Republic is 240 535 mi². This means that the area of Central African Republic is 14.53% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
240 535 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic is Bangui, where the population is 747 109.

2 241 350 ppl
747 109 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Central African Republic is Mont Ngaoui, which rises to a height of 4 626 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
4 626 ft
Mont Ngaoui

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. Central African Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Central African Republic is home to 4 829 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
4 829 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 55.1 years in Central African Republic.

82.4 years
55.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 20 years in Central African Republic.

41.7 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.79% in Central African Republic.

0.33%
1.79%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 37.4% in Central African Republic.

99.0%
37.4%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Central African Republic the primary language is French.

french
french

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Central African Republic, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
120 500 ppl
Ranking: 29/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Central African Republic: 987 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
987 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Central African Republic: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Central African Republic: 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, Central African Republic 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; Central African Republic - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 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
B308 PLN - 363 PLN
T527 PLN - 693 PLN
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