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Country Facts:
France vs. Dominican Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of France is 1018% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

3 015.5 mi
800.3 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 Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

2 241 350 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

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 Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
109.4°F
Mao

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Dominican Republic, the lowest temperature was 19.4°F and was recorded in Valle Nuevo, Constanza.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

82.4 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

41.7 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

0.33%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

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

french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

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EUR
Euro
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Dominican Republic has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURDOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Dominican Republic - 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 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
B47 USD - 60 USD
T93 USD - 139 USD

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