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Country Facts:
France vs. Czech Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Czech Republic is 30 450 mi². This means that the area of France is 590% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
30 450 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Czech 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 Czech Republic is Prague, where the population is 1 259 080.

2 241 350 ppl
1 259 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Czech Republic is Sněžka, which rises to a height of 5 259 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
5 259 ft
Sněžka

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 Czech Republic the highest temperature was 104.7°F and was recorded in Dobřichovice, Prague-West District.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
104.7°F
Dobřichovice, Prague-West District

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Czech Republic, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Litvínovice.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-44°F
Litvínovice

Society

France vs. Czech Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Czech Republic is home to 10 708 981 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
10 708 981 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 79.5 years in Czech Republic.

82.4 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 43.3 years in Czech Republic.

41.7 years
43.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.04% in Czech Republic.

0.33%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.0% in Czech Republic.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

french
czech

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
8 707 000 ppl
Ranking: 40/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Czech Republic: 42 049 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
42 049 Int$
Ranking: 44/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Czech Republic: Czech Koruna (CZK).

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EUR
Euro
CZK
Czech Koruna

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Czech Republic: 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, Czech 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; Czech Republic - May, 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B48 USD - 58 USD
T91 USD - 122 USD

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