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Country Facts:
France vs. Iraq

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of France is 24.1% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
169 235 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Iraq has a coastline of 36.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
36.0 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 Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

2 241 350 ppl
7 216 040 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Iraq is Hasār-i Rōst, which rises to a height of 11 837 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
11 837 ft
Hasār-i Rōst

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 Iraq the highest temperature was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
127.4°F
Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Iraq, the lowest temperature was 0.3°F and was recorded in Mosul, Ninawa Governorate.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
0.3°F
Mosul, Ninawa Governorate

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Iraq is home to 40 222 493 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
40 222 493 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 72.9 years in Iraq.

82.4 years
72.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 21.2 years in Iraq.

41.7 years
21.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.06% in Iraq.

0.33%
2.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 85.6% in Iraq.

99.0%
85.6%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Iraq the primary language is Arabic.

french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Iraq: 9 503 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
9 503 Int$
Ranking: 81/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Iraq: Iraqi Dinar (IQD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
IQD
Iraqi Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDIQD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Iraq - March, April, November.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 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
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
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