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Country Facts:
France vs. Saint Martin

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Saint Martin is 20.85 mi². This means that the area of France is 1007219% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Saint Martin has a coastline of 36.7 mi.

3 015.5 mi
36.7 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 Saint Martin is Marigot, where the population is 5 700.

2 241 350 ppl
5 700 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Saint Martin is Pic Paradis on Saint Martin, which rises to a height of 1 391 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 391 ft
Pic Paradis on Saint Martin

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. Saint Martin - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Saint Martin is home to 38 666 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
38 666 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 79.0 years in Saint Martin.

82.4 years
79.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 41.1 years in Saint Martin.

41.7 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.28% in Saint Martin.

0.33%
1.28%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Saint Martin the primary language is English.

french
english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Saint Martin, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Saint Martin: 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 Saint Martin: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Saint Martin has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Saint Martin - January, February, March, April.

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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B133 USD - 158 USD
T266 USD - 311 USD

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