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Country Facts:
France vs. Moldova

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Moldova is 13 068 mi². This means that the area of France is 1507% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
13 068 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Moldova 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 Moldova is Chișinău, where the population is 723 500.

2 241 350 ppl
723 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Moldova is Dealul Bălăneşti, which rises to a height of 1 411 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 411 ft
Dealul Bălăneşti

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 Moldova the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Falesti.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
108.3°F
Falesti

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Moldova is home to 4 033 963 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
4 033 963 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 72.2 years in Moldova.

82.4 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 37.7 years in Moldova.

41.7 years
37.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -1.1% in Moldova.

0.33%
-1.1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.4% in Moldova.

99.0%
99.4%

Language

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

french
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
94 400 ppl
Ranking: 99/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Moldova: 12 996 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
12 996 Int$
Ranking: 109/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Moldova: Moldovan Leu (MDL).

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EUR
Euro
MDL
Moldovan Leu

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Moldova: 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, Moldova has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMDL

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Moldova - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B72 USD - 85 USD
T128 USD - 169 USD
B52 USD - 61 USD
T71 USD - 88 USD

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