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Country Facts:
France vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Ethiopia is 103% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Ethiopia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
0.0 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

2 241 350 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

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 Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
120°F
Dallol

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Ethiopia, the lowest temperature was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

82.4 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

41.7 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

0.33%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

99.0%
51.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

french
amharic, oromo

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 50/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 56/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Ethiopia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURETB

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Ethiopia - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B33 USD - 45 USD
T54 USD - 74 USD

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