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Country Facts:
France vs. Estonia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Estonia is 17 462 mi². This means that the area of France is 1103% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
17 462 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Estonia has a coastline of 2 357.5 mi.

3 015.5 mi
2 357.5 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 Estonia is Tallinn, where the population is 436 130.

2 241 350 ppl
436 130 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Estonia is Suur Munamägi, which rises to a height of 1 043 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 043 ft
Suur Munamägi

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 Estonia the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Võru.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
96.1°F
Võru

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Estonia, the lowest temperature was -46.3°F and was recorded in Jõgeva.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-46.3°F
Jõgeva

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Estonia is home to 1 326 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
1 326 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 77.6 years in Estonia.

82.4 years
77.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 43.7 years in Estonia.

41.7 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.69% in Estonia.

0.33%
-0.69%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Estonia the primary language is Estonian.

french
estonian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
2 989 000 ppl
Ranking: 47/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Estonia: 37 925 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
37 925 Int$
Ranking: 52/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Estonia: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Estonia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Estonia - 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
B52 USD - 66 USD
T100 USD - 138 USD

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