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Country Facts:
France vs. Falkland Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Falkland Islands is 4 700 mi². This means that the area of France is 4369% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
4 700 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Falkland Islands 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 Falkland Islands is Stanley, where the population is 2 121.

2 241 350 ppl
2 121 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Falkland Islands is Mount Usborne on East Falkland, which rises to a height of 2 313 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
2 313 ft
Mount Usborne on East Falkland

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. Falkland Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Falkland Islands is home to 3 480 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
3 480 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 77.9 years in Falkland Islands.

82.4 years
77.9 years

Average age

41.7 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.01% in Falkland Islands.

0.33%
0.01%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Falkland Islands the primary language is English.

french
english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Falkland Islands, 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

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Falkland Islands: Falkland Islands Pound (FKP).

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EUR
Euro
FKP
Falkland Islands Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Falkland Islands: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Falkland Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDFKP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Falkland Islands - January, February, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
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