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Country Facts:
France vs. Guatemala

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Guatemala is 42 042 mi². This means that the area of France is 400% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
42 042 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Guatemala has a coastline of 248.5 mi.

3 015.5 mi
248.5 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 Guatemala is Guatemala, where the population is 2 110 100.

2 241 350 ppl
2 110 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Guatemala is Volcán Tajumulco, which rises to a height of 13 845 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
13 845 ft
Volcán Tajumulco

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 Guatemala the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Estanzuela, Zacapa.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
113°F
Estanzuela, Zacapa

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Guatemala, the lowest temperature was 11.3°F and was recorded in Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
11.3°F
Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Guatemala is home to 17 915 568 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
17 915 568 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 72.6 years in Guatemala.

82.4 years
72.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 23.2 years in Guatemala.

41.7 years
23.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.62% in Guatemala.

0.33%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 80.8% in Guatemala.

99.0%
80.8%

Language

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

french
spanish

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Guatemala, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 865 000 ppl
Ranking: 62/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Guatemala: 8 850 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
8 850 Int$
Ranking: 70/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Guatemala: Quetzal (GTQ).

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EUR
Euro
GTQ
Quetzal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Guatemala: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Guatemala has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURGTQUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Guatemala - January, February, March, 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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B31 EUR - 40 EUR
T86 EUR - 113 EUR

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