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Country Facts:
France vs. Lesotho

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Lesotho is 11 720 mi². This means that the area of France is 1692% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
11 720 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Lesotho 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 Lesotho is Maseru, where the population is 267 559.

2 241 350 ppl
267 559 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Lesotho is Thabana Ntlenyana, which rises to a height of 11 424 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
11 424 ft
Thabana Ntlenyana

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 Lesotho, the lowest temperature was -4.7°F and was recorded in Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-4.7°F
Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Lesotho is home to 2 142 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
2 142 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 58.9 years in Lesotho.

82.4 years
58.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 24.7 years in Lesotho.

41.7 years
24.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.73% in Lesotho.

0.33%
0.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 79.4% in Lesotho.

99.0%
79.4%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Lesotho the primary language is English, Sotho.

french
english, sotho

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 082 000 ppl
Ranking: 93/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Lesotho: 2 443 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
2 443 Int$
Ranking: 103/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Lesotho: Rand (ZAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURZARUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Lesotho - March, April, October, November.

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 Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B41 EUR
T47 EUR

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