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Country Facts:
France vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of India is 504% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

3 015.5 mi
4 349.6 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 India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

2 241 350 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

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 India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in India, the lowest temperature was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 70.0 years in India.

82.4 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 28.7 years in India.

41.7 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.04% in India.

0.33%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 74.4% in India.

99.0%
74.4%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in India the primary language is Hindi.

french
hindi

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in India, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 20/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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EUR
Euro
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURINR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; India - 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 USD - 84 USD
T127 USD - 167 USD
B23 USD - 30 USD
T47 USD - 66 USD

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