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Country Facts:
France vs. Gabon

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Gabon is 103 347 mi². This means that the area of France is 103% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
103 347 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Gabon has a coastline of 549.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
549.9 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 Gabon is Libreville, where the population is 797 003.

2 241 350 ppl
797 003 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Gabon is Mont Bengoué, which rises to a height of 3 510 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
3 510 ft
Mont Bengoué

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. Gabon - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Gabon is home to 2 225 734 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
2 225 734 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 69.4 years in Gabon.

82.4 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 21 years in Gabon.

41.7 years
21 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.41% in Gabon.

0.33%
2.41%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 84.7% in Gabon.

99.0%
84.7%

Language

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

french
french

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Gabon, 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$. Gabon: 15 101 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
15 101 Int$
Ranking: 61/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Gabon: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

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EUR
Euro
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Gabon 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; Gabon - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B83 USD - 97 USD
T124 USD - 133 USD

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