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Country Facts:
France vs. Kazakhstan

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Kazakhstan is 1 052 090 mi². This means that the area of Kazakhstan is 401% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
1 052 090 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Kazakhstan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
0.0 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 Kazakhstan is Almaty, where the population is 1 552 350.

2 241 350 ppl
1 552 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Kazakhstan is Khan Tengri, which rises to a height of 22 999 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
22 999 ft
Khan Tengri

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. Kazakhstan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Kazakhstan is home to 18 776 707 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
18 776 707 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 72.3 years in Kazakhstan.

82.4 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 31.6 years in Kazakhstan.

41.7 years
31.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.81% in Kazakhstan.

0.33%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.8% in Kazakhstan.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Kazakhstan the primary language is Kazakh, Russian.

french
kazakh, russian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Kazakhstan: 26 744 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
26 744 Int$
Ranking: 57/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Kazakhstan: Tenge (KZT).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
KZT
Tenge

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Kazakhstan 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; Kazakhstan - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
B24 USD - 31 USD
T54 USD - 76 USD

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