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Country Facts:
France vs. Malta

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Malta is 122 mi². This means that the area of France is 172052% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Malta has a coastline of 157.2 mi.

3 015.5 mi
157.2 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 Malta is Birkirkara, where the population is 22 247.

2 241 350 ppl
22 247 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Malta is Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island, which rises to a height of 830 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
830 ft
Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island

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 Malta the highest temperature was 110.8°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
110.8°F
Malta International Airport

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Malta, the lowest temperature was 34.5°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
34.5°F
Malta International Airport

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Malta is home to 441 543 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
441 543 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 83.0 years in Malta.

82.4 years
83.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 42.3 years in Malta.

41.7 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.75% in Malta.

0.33%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 94.5% in Malta.

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Malta the primary language is Maltese, English.

french
maltese, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 783 000 ppl
Ranking: 108/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Malta: 42 640 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
42 640 Int$
Ranking: 118/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Malta: 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 Malta: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Malta has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Malta - May, June, 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 Poland (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
B307 PLN - 363 PLN
T526 PLN - 692 PLN
B281 PLN - 356 PLN
T498 PLN - 687 PLN

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