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Country Facts:
France vs. Indonesia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi². This means that the area of Indonesia is 250% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
735 358 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
33 998.9 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 Indonesia is Jakarta, where the population is 11 374 000.

2 241 350 ppl
11 374 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), which rises to a height of 16 024 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

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 Indonesia the highest temperature was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Indonesia, the lowest temperature was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Indonesia is home to 273 523 615 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
273 523 615 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 72.8 years in Indonesia.

82.4 years
72.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 31.1 years in Indonesia.

41.7 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.81% in Indonesia.

0.33%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 96.0% in Indonesia.

99.0%
96.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Indonesia the primary language is Indonesian.

french
indonesian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
12 068 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR).

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EUR
Euro
IDR
Rupiah

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Indonesia: 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, Indonesia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDIDREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Indonesia - May, June, July, August, September.

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
B76 USD - 89 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B17 USD - 23 USD
T41 USD - 64 USD

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