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Country Facts:
France vs. Dominica

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Dominica is 290 mi². This means that the area of France is 72323% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Dominica has a coastline of 92.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
92.0 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 Dominica is Roseau, where the population is 14 725.

2 241 350 ppl
14 725 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Dominica is Morne Diablotins, which rises to a height of 4 747 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
4 747 ft
Morne Diablotins

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. Dominica - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Dominica is home to 71 986 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
71 986 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 78.0 years in Dominica.

82.4 years
78.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 34.9 years in Dominica.

41.7 years
34.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.07% in Dominica.

0.33%
0.07%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 94.0% in Dominica.

99.0%
94.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Dominica the primary language is English.

french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
75 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Dominica: 10 849 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
10 849 Int$
Ranking: 48/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Dominica: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Dominica: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Dominica has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Dominica - January, February, March, April.

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
T130 USD - 172 USD
B79 USD
T-

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