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Country Facts:
France vs. Hungary

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Hungary is 35 918 mi². This means that the area of France is 485% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
35 918 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Hungary has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
0.0 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 Hungary is Budapest, where the population is 1 744 660.

2 241 350 ppl
1 744 660 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Hungary is Kékes, which rises to a height of 3 327 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
3 327 ft
Kékes

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 Hungary the highest temperature was 107.4°F and was recorded in Kiskunhalas.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
107.4°F
Kiskunhalas

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Hungary, the lowest temperature was -31°F and was recorded in Görömbölytapolca.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-31°F
Görömbölytapolca

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Hungary is home to 9 660 351 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
9 660 351 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 77.0 years in Hungary.

82.4 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 43.6 years in Hungary.

41.7 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.29% in Hungary.

0.33%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.1% in Hungary.

99.0%
99.1%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Hungary the primary language is Hungarian.

french
hungarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
4 929 000 ppl
Ranking: 69/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Hungary: 33 254 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
33 254 Int$
Ranking: 76/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Hungary: Forint (HUF).

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Euro
HUF
Forint

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Hungary 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; Hungary - May, 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 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 - 90 USD
T130 USD - 172 USD
B44 USD - 54 USD
T88 USD - 119 USD

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