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Country Facts:
France vs. Cuba

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Cuba is 42 426 mi². This means that the area of France is 395% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
42 426 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Cuba has a coastline of 2 320.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
2 320.8 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 Cuba is Havana, where the population is 2 106 150.

2 241 350 ppl
2 106 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Cuba is Pico Turquino, which rises to a height of 6 476 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
6 476 ft
Pico Turquino

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 Cuba the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Jucarito.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
101.8°F
Jucarito

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Cuba, the lowest temperature was 33.1°F and was recorded in Bainoa, Mayabeque Province.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
33.1°F
Bainoa, Mayabeque Province

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Cuba is home to 11 326 616 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
11 326 616 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 79.4 years in Cuba.

82.4 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 42.1 years in Cuba.

41.7 years
42.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.23% in Cuba.

0.33%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.8% in Cuba.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

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

french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
3 491 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/179

Economy

GDP per capita

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP).

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EUR
Euro
CUP
Cuban Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Cuba: frequency and voltage are 110V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
110V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, L

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Cuba 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; Cuba - January, February, March, 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?
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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
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
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