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Country Facts:
France vs. Kenya

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Kenya is 224 081 mi². This means that the area of Kenya is 6.69% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
224 081 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Kenya has a coastline of 333.1 mi.

3 015.5 mi
333.1 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 Kenya is Nairobi, where the population is 3 375 000.

2 241 350 ppl
3 375 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Kenya is Mount Kenya, which rises to a height of 17 057 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
17 057 ft
Mount Kenya

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. Kenya - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Kenya is home to 53 771 296 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
53 771 296 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 69.3 years in Kenya.

82.4 years
69.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 20 years in Kenya.

41.7 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.15% in Kenya.

0.33%
2.15%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 81.5% in Kenya.

99.0%
81.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Kenya the primary language is Swahili, English.

french
swahili, english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Kenya, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 114 000 ppl
Ranking: 80/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Kenya: 4 576 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
4 576 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Kenya: Kenyan Shilling (KES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
KES
Kenyan Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Kenya: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDKES

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Kenya - June, July, August, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
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 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
B30 EUR - 38 EUR
T63 EUR - 94 EUR

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