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Country Facts:
France vs. Monaco

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Monaco is 0.78 mi². This means that the area of France is 26926310% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Monaco has a coastline of 2.5 mi.

3 015.5 mi
2.5 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 Monaco is Monaco, where the population is 37 800.

2 241 350 ppl
37 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Monaco is along Chemin des Révoires on Mont Agel, which rises to a height of 528 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
528 ft
along Chemin des Révoires on Mont Agel

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. Monaco - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Monaco is home to 39 242 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
39 242 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 89.4 years in Monaco.

82.4 years
89.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 55.4 years in Monaco.

41.7 years
55.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.53% in Monaco.

0.33%
0.53%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.0% in Monaco.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

french
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
331 000 ppl
Ranking: 98/179

Economy

GDP per capita

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Monaco: 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 Monaco: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, F).

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Monaco 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; Monaco - May, June, July, August, September.

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 Germany (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
B167 EUR
T232 EUR

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