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Country Facts:
France vs. Maldives

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Maldives is 116 mi². This means that the area of France is 180957% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Maldives has a coastline of 400.2 mi.

3 015.5 mi
400.2 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 Maldives is Malé, where the population is 153 379.

2 241 350 ppl
153 379 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Maldives is unnamed location on Villingi, which rises to a height of 16 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
16 ft
unnamed location on Villingi

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 Maldives the highest temperature was 94.8°F and was recorded in Hanimaadhoo.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
94.8°F
Hanimaadhoo

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Maldives, the lowest temperature was 63°F and was recorded in Hulhulé Island.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
63°F
Hulhulé Island

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Maldives is home to 540 544 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
540 544 ppl

Life expectancy

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

82.4 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 29.5 years in Maldives.

41.7 years
29.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.12% in Maldives.

0.33%
-0.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 97.7% in Maldives.

99.0%
97.7%

Language

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

french
dhivehi

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 234 000 ppl
Ranking: 110/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Maldives: 13 438 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
13 438 Int$
Ranking: 120/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Maldives: Rufiyaa (MVR).

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EUR
Euro
MVR
Rufiyaa

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Maldives: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMVREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Maldives - January, February, March, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T130 USD - 172 USD
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