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Country Facts:
France vs. The Gambia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of The Gambia is 4 361 mi². This means that the area of France is 4716% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
4 361 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while The Gambia has a coastline of 49.7 mi.

3 015.5 mi
49.7 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 The Gambia is Serekunda, where the population is 415 962.

2 241 350 ppl
415 962 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in The Gambia is Red Rock, which rises to a height of 174 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
174 ft
Red Rock

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. The Gambia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while The Gambia is home to 2 416 668 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
2 416 668 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 66.2 years in The Gambia.

82.4 years
66.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 21.8 years in The Gambia.

41.7 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.82% in The Gambia.

0.33%
1.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 50.8% in The Gambia.

99.0%
50.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in The Gambia the primary language is English.

french
english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in The Gambia, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. The Gambia: 2 274 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
2 274 Int$
Ranking: 177/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). The Gambia: Dalasi (GMD).

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EUR
Euro
GMD
Dalasi

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in The Gambia: 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, The Gambia 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; The Gambia - January, February, March, November, 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 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
B29 USD - 34 USD
T58 USD - 69 USD

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