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Country Facts:
France vs. Eritrea

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Eritrea is 45 406 mi². This means that the area of France is 363% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
45 406 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Eritrea has a coastline of 1 388.1 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 388.1 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 Eritrea is Asmara, where the population is 649 707.

2 241 350 ppl
649 707 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Eritrea is Emba Soira, which rises to a height of 9 902 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 902 ft
Emba Soira

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. Eritrea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Eritrea is home to 3 546 421 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
3 546 421 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 66.5 years in Eritrea.

82.4 years
66.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 20.3 years in Eritrea.

41.7 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.98% in Eritrea.

0.33%
0.98%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 76.6% in Eritrea.

99.0%
76.6%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Eritrea the primary language is Arabic, Tigrinya.

french
arabic, tigrinya

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Eritrea: 1 626 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
1 626 Int$
Ranking: 54/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Eritrea: Nakfa (ERN).

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EUR
Euro
ERN
Nakfa

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDERNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Eritrea - January, February, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T130 USD - 172 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
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