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Country Facts:
France vs. Mali

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Mali is 478 841 mi². This means that the area of Mali is 128% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
478 841 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Mali 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 Mali is Bamako, where the population is 1 810 370.

2 241 350 ppl
1 810 370 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Mali is Hombori Tondo, which rises to a height of 3 789 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
3 789 ft
Hombori Tondo

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. Mali - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Mali is home to 20 250 833 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
20 250 833 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 62.0 years in Mali.

82.4 years
62.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 16 years in Mali.

41.7 years
16 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.97% in Mali.

0.33%
2.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 35.5% in Mali.

99.0%
35.5%

Language

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

french
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
159 300 ppl
Ranking: 104/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Mali: 2 347 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
2 347 Int$
Ranking: 114/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Mali: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Mali: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Mali - January, December.

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 Germany (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
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
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