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Country Facts:
France vs. North Macedonia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of North Macedonia is 9 928 mi². This means that the area of France is 2015% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
9 928 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia is Skopje, where the population is 537 478.

2 241 350 ppl
537 478 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in North Macedonia is Golem Korab, which rises to a height of 9 068 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 068 ft
Golem Korab

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 North Macedonia the highest temperature was 114.3°F and was recorded in Demir Kapija, Demir Kapija Municipality.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
114.3°F
Demir Kapija, Demir Kapija Municipality

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in North Macedonia, the lowest temperature was -24.7°F and was recorded in Berovo, Berovo Municipality.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-24.7°F
Berovo, Berovo Municipality

Society

France vs. North Macedonia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while North Macedonia is home to 2 083 374 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
2 083 374 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 76.6 years in North Macedonia.

82.4 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 39 years in North Macedonia.

41.7 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.13% in North Macedonia.

0.33%
0.13%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.4% in North Macedonia.

99.0%
98.4%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in North Macedonia the primary language is Macedonian.

french
macedonian

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in North Macedonia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
486 000 ppl
Ranking: 103/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. North Macedonia: 17 015 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
17 015 Int$
Ranking: 113/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). North Macedonia: Denar (MKD).

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EUR
Euro
MKD
Denar

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; North Macedonia - 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

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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
B307 PLN - 363 PLN
T526 PLN - 692 PLN
B119 PLN - 139 PLN
T219 PLN - 280 PLN

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