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Country Facts:
France vs. North Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of North Korea is 46 540 mi². This means that the area of France is 351% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
46 540 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while North Korea has a coastline of 1 550.3 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 550.3 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 North Korea is Pyongyang, where the population is 2 514 690.

2 241 350 ppl
2 514 690 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in North Korea is Paektu-san, which rises to a height of 9 003 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 003 ft
Paektu-san

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 North Korea, the lowest temperature was -46.5°F and was recorded in Chunggangjin.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-46.5°F
Chunggangjin

Society

France vs. North Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while North Korea is home to 25 778 816 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
25 778 816 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 71.7 years in North Korea.

82.4 years
71.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 34.6 years in North Korea.

41.7 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.49% in North Korea.

0.33%
0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 100.0% in North Korea.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in North Korea the primary language is Korean.

french
korean

Religion

christianity
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Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). North Korea: North Korean Won (KPW).

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EUR
Euro
KPW
North Korean Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in North Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, North Korea 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; North Korea - June, July, August, September.

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
T130 USD - 172 USD
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