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Country Facts:
France vs. Jordan

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Jordan is 34 495 mi². This means that the area of France is 509% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
34 495 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Jordan has a coastline of 16.2 mi.

3 015.5 mi
16.2 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 Jordan is Amman, where the population is 1 919 000.

2 241 350 ppl
1 919 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Jordan is Jabal Umm ad Dami, which rises to a height of 6 083 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
6 083 ft
Jabal Umm ad Dami

Highest recorded temperature

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

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Jordan is home to 10 203 134 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
10 203 134 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 75.8 years in Jordan.

82.4 years
75.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 23.5 years in Jordan.

41.7 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.82% in Jordan.

0.33%
0.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.2% in Jordan.

99.0%
98.2%

Language

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

french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
3 761 000 ppl
Ranking: 53/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Jordan: 10 351 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
10 351 Int$
Ranking: 118/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Jordan: Jordanian Dinar (JOD).

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EUR
Euro
JOD
Jordanian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Jordan - March, April, October, 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
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
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
B43 USD - 52 USD
T88 USD - 116 USD

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