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Country Facts:
France vs. Greenland

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Greenland is 298% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

3 015.5 mi
27 394.4 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 Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

2 241 350 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

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 Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-87°F
North Ice

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 73.7 years in Greenland.

82.4 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 34.3 years in Greenland.

41.7 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.01% in Greenland.

0.33%
-0.01%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 100.0% in Greenland.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

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

french
kalaallisut

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Greenland, 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). Greenland: 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 Greenland: 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, Greenland 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; Greenland - 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 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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