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Country Facts:
France vs. Mauritius

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Mauritius is 788 mi². This means that the area of France is 26553% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Mauritius has a coastline of 110.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
110.0 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 Mauritius is Port Louis, where the population is 158 965.

2 241 350 ppl
158 965 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Mauritius is Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, which rises to a height of 2 717 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
2 717 ft
Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire

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. Mauritius - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Mauritius is home to 1 271 768 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
1 271 768 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 76.7 years in Mauritius.

82.4 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 36.3 years in Mauritius.

41.7 years
36.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.52% in Mauritius.

0.33%
0.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 91.3% in Mauritius.

99.0%
91.3%

Language

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

french
english, french

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Mauritius, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 151 000 ppl
Ranking: 109/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Mauritius: 20 523 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
20 523 Int$
Ranking: 119/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Mauritius: Mauritius Rupee (MUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
MUR
Mauritius Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Mauritius - January, February, March, April, July, August, November, 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
B45 EUR - 55 EUR
T90 EUR - 129 EUR

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