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Country Facts:
France vs. Gibraltar

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Gibraltar is 2.32 mi². This means that the area of France is 9052745% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Gibraltar has a coastline of 7.5 mi.

3 015.5 mi
7.5 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 Gibraltar is Gibraltar, where the population is 33 140.

2 241 350 ppl
33 140 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Gibraltar is Rock of Gibraltar, which rises to a height of 1 398 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 398 ft
Rock of Gibraltar

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. Gibraltar - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Gibraltar is home to 33 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
33 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 80.2 years in Gibraltar.

82.4 years
80.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 35.5 years in Gibraltar.

41.7 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.19% in Gibraltar.

0.33%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 80.0% in Gibraltar.

99.0%
80.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Gibraltar the primary language is English, Spanish.

french
english, spanish

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Gibraltar, 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). Gibraltar: Gibraltar Pound (GIP).

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EUR
Euro
GIP
Gibraltar Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Gibraltar 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; Gibraltar - May, June, July, August, September.

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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
T130 USD - 172 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
Most interestingGorham's Cave
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