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Country Facts:
France vs. Lebanon

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Lebanon is 4 036 mi². This means that the area of France is 5104% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
4 036 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Lebanon has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
139.8 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 Lebanon is Beirut, where the population is 361 366.

2 241 350 ppl
361 366 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Lebanon is Qornet es Saouda, which rises to a height of 10 131 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
10 131 ft
Qornet es Saouda

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. Lebanon - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Lebanon is home to 6 825 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
6 825 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 78.5 years in Lebanon.

82.4 years
78.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 33.7 years in Lebanon.

41.7 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.68% in Lebanon.

0.33%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 95.1% in Lebanon.

99.0%
95.1%

Language

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

french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 518 000 ppl
Ranking: 89/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Lebanon: 12 114 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
12 114 Int$
Ranking: 99/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Lebanon: Lebanese Pound (LBP).

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EUR
Euro
LBP
Lebanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Lebanon 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; Lebanon - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (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
B43 EUR - 67 EUR
T96 EUR - 182 EUR

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