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Country Facts:
France vs. Guyana

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Guyana is 83 000 mi². This means that the area of France is 153% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
83 000 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Guyana has a coastline of 285.2 mi.

3 015.5 mi
285.2 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 Guyana is Georgetown, where the population is 235 017.

2 241 350 ppl
235 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Guyana is Mount Roraima, which rises to a height of 9 022 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 022 ft
Mount Roraima

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. Guyana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Guyana is home to 786 552 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
786 552 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 71.6 years in Guyana.

82.4 years
71.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 27.5 years in Guyana.

41.7 years
27.5 years

Birthrate

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

0.33%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 88.5% in Guyana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

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

french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
207 000 ppl
Ranking: 65/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Guyana: 19 697 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
19 697 Int$
Ranking: 72/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Guyana: Guyana Dollar (GYD).

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EUR
Euro
GYD
Guyana Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Guyana: frequency and voltage are 120V / 240V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V / 240V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, D, G

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Guyana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Guyana - September, October.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 89 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B71 USD - 83 USD
T155 USD - 193 USD

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