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Country Facts:
France vs. Malawi

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Malawi is 45 747 mi². This means that the area of France is 359% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
45 747 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Malawi 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 Malawi is Lilongwe, where the population is 1 077 120.

2 241 350 ppl
1 077 120 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Malawi is Mount Mulanje, which rises to a height of 9 849 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 849 ft
Mount Mulanje

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. Malawi - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Malawi is home to 19 129 952 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
19 129 952 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 72.2 years in Malawi.

82.4 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 16.8 years in Malawi.

41.7 years
16.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.39% in Malawi.

0.33%
2.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 62.1% in Malawi.

99.0%
62.1%

Language

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

french
english, nyanja

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
805 000 ppl
Ranking: 111/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Malawi: 1 591 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
1 591 Int$
Ranking: 121/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Malawi: Kwacha (MWK).

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EUR
Euro
MWK
Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Malawi: 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, Malawi 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; Malawi - May, June, July.

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 Germany (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
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B49 EUR - 55 EUR
T59 EUR - 83 EUR

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