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Country Facts:
France vs. Libya

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Libya is 679 362 mi². This means that the area of Libya is 223% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
679 362 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Libya has a coastline of 1 099.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 099.8 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 Libya is Tripoli, where the population is 2 220 000.

2 241 350 ppl
2 220 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Libya is Bikku Bitti, which rises to a height of 7 434 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
7 434 ft
Bikku Bitti

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Libya the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Zuara.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
122.4°F
Zuara

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Libya is home to 6 871 292 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
6 871 292 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 76.9 years in Libya.

82.4 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 25.8 years in Libya.

41.7 years
25.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.76% in Libya.

0.33%
1.76%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 91.0% in Libya.

99.0%
91.0%

Language

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

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arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Libya: 10 842 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
10 842 Int$
Ranking: 107/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Libya: Libyan Dinar (LYD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
LYD
Libyan Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDLYDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Libya - 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
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 - 89 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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