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Country Facts:
France vs. Malaysia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of France is 64.44% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
2 904.9 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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

2 241 350 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

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 Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
104.2°F
Chuping

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

82.4 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

41.7 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.06% in Malaysia.

0.33%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 95.0% in Malaysia.

99.0%
95.0%

Language

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

french
malay

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 113/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 123/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Malaysia 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; Malaysia - May, June, July, August, 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 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B74 USD - 88 USD
T132 USD - 175 USD
B21 USD - 27 USD
T53 USD - 83 USD

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