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Country Facts:
France vs. Luxembourg

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Luxembourg is 998 mi². This means that the area of France is 20945% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg is Luxembourg City, where the population is 103 641.

2 241 350 ppl
103 641 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Luxembourg is Kneiff, which rises to a height of 1 837 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 837 ft
Kneiff

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. Luxembourg - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Luxembourg is home to 625 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
625 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 82.8 years in Luxembourg.

82.4 years
82.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 39.5 years in Luxembourg.

41.7 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.7% in Luxembourg.

0.33%
1.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 100.0% in Luxembourg.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Luxembourg the primary language is French, German, Luxembourgish.

french
french, german, luxembourgish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 090 000 ppl
Ranking: 95/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Luxembourg: 118 504 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
118 504 Int$
Ranking: 105/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Luxembourg: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Luxembourg - 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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
B-
T162 EUR - 206 EUR

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