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Country Facts:
France vs. Iran

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Iran is 636 372 mi². This means that the area of Iran is 203% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
636 372 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Iran has a coastline of 2 046.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
2 046.8 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 Iran is Tehran, where the population is 8 154 050.

2 241 350 ppl
8 154 050 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Iran is Mount Damavand, which rises to a height of 18 602 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
18 602 ft
Mount Damavand

Highest recorded temperature

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
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Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Iran, the lowest temperature was -32.8°F and was recorded in Saqqez.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-32.8°F
Saqqez

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Iran is home to 83 992 949 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
83 992 949 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 75.1 years in Iran.

82.4 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 31.7 years in Iran.

41.7 years
31.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.03% in Iran.

0.33%
1.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 85.5% in Iran.

99.0%
85.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Iran the primary language is Persian.

french
persian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
5 237 000 ppl
Ranking: 74/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Iran: 13 333 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
13 333 Int$
Ranking: 82/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Iran: Iranian Rial (IRR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
IRR
Iranian Rial

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDIRREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Iran - April, May, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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