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Country Facts:
France vs. Ecuador

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Ecuador is 106 889 mi². This means that the area of France is 96.49% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
106 889 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Ecuador has a coastline of 1 390.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 390.0 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 Ecuador is Guayaquil, where the population is 3 500 000.

2 241 350 ppl
3 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Ecuador is Chimborazo, which rises to a height of 20 564 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
20 564 ft
Chimborazo

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. Ecuador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Ecuador is home to 17 643 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
17 643 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 77.8 years in Ecuador.

82.4 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 28.8 years in Ecuador.

41.7 years
28.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.16% in Ecuador.

0.33%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 93.6% in Ecuador.

99.0%
93.6%

Language

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

french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 46/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Ecuador: 10 892 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
10 892 Int$
Ranking: 51/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Ecuador: US Dollar (USD).

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EUR
Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Ecuador: 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, Ecuador 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; Ecuador - May, June, September, October, November, 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 Spain (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
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B28 EUR - 37 EUR
T78 EUR - 102 EUR

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