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Country Facts:
France vs. Faroe Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Faroe Islands is 538 mi². This means that the area of France is 38938% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Faroe Islands has a coastline of 694.1 mi.

3 015.5 mi
694.1 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 Faroe Islands is Tórshavn, where the population is 12 648.

2 241 350 ppl
12 648 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Faroe Islands is Slættaratindur on Eysturoy, which rises to a height of 2 887 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
2 887 ft
Slættaratindur on Eysturoy

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. Faroe Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Faroe Islands is home to 48 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
48 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 81.0 years in Faroe Islands.

82.4 years
81.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 37.2 years in Faroe Islands.

41.7 years
37.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.62% in Faroe Islands.

0.33%
0.62%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Faroe Islands the primary language is Danish, Faroese.

french
danish, faroese

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Faroe 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). Faroe Islands: Danish Krone (DKK).

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EUR
Euro
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Faroe Islands 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; Faroe Islands - 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
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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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B102 USD
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