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Country Facts:
France vs. Cambodia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Cambodia is 69 898 mi². This means that the area of France is 200% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
69 898 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Cambodia has a coastline of 275.3 mi.

3 015.5 mi
275.3 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 Cambodia is Phnom Penh, where the population is 1 501 720.

2 241 350 ppl
1 501 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Cambodia is Phnom Aural, which rises to a height of 5 948 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
5 948 ft
Phnom Aural

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 Cambodia the highest temperature was 108.7°F and was recorded in Preah Vihea.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
108.7°F
Preah Vihea

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Cambodia, the lowest temperature was 46.4°F and was recorded in Val d'Emeraude.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
46.4°F
Val d'Emeraude

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Cambodia is home to 16 718 965 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
16 718 965 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 66.3 years in Cambodia.

82.4 years
66.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 26.4 years in Cambodia.

41.7 years
26.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.34% in Cambodia.

0.33%
1.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 80.5% in Cambodia.

99.0%
80.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Cambodia the primary language is Khmer.

french
khmer

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
4 775 000 ppl
Ranking: 82/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Cambodia: 4 420 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
4 420 Int$
Ranking: 90/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Cambodia: Riel (KHR).

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Euro
KHR
Riel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Cambodia - 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 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
B25 EUR - 37 EUR
T62 EUR - 101 EUR

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