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Country Facts:
France vs. Republic of the Congo

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi². This means that the area of France is 59.05% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
132 047 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
105.0 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 Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, where the population is 1 827 000.

2 241 350 ppl
1 827 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, which rises to a height of 3 346 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba

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. Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Republic of the Congo is home to 5 518 087 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
5 518 087 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo.

82.4 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo.

41.7 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.36% in Republic of the Congo.

0.33%
2.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 80.3% in Republic of the Congo.

99.0%
80.3%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

french
french

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
263 000 ppl
Ranking: 30/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
3 621 Int$
Ranking: 33/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Republic of the Congo: 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 Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Republic of the Congo 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; Republic of the Congo - 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 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 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 - 90 USD
T130 USD - 172 USD
B74 USD - 88 USD
T102 USD - 131 USD

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