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Country Facts:
France vs. Chile

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Chile is 39% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

3 015.5 mi
3 998.5 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 Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

2 241 350 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
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Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Chile, the lowest temperature was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 79.6 years in Chile.

82.4 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 35.5 years in Chile.

41.7 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.68% in Chile.

0.33%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 96.4% in Chile.

99.0%
96.4%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Chile the primary language is Spanish.

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spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 33/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 36/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Chile 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; Chile - 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B38 EUR - 48 EUR
T84 EUR - 109 EUR

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