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Country Facts:
France vs. Mozambique

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Mozambique is 309 496 mi². This means that the area of Mozambique is 47.36% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
309 496 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Mozambique has a coastline of 1 534.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 534.8 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 Mozambique is Maputo, where the population is 1 225 900.

2 241 350 ppl
1 225 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Mozambique is Monte Binga, which rises to a height of 7 992 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
7 992 ft
Monte Binga

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. Mozambique - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Mozambique is home to 31 255 435 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
31 255 435 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 56.5 years in Mozambique.

82.4 years
56.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 17 years in Mozambique.

41.7 years
17 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.58% in Mozambique.

0.33%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 60.7% in Mozambique.

99.0%
60.7%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Mozambique the primary language is Portuguese.

french
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 552 000 ppl
Ranking: 114/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Mozambique: 1 297 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
1 297 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Mozambique: Mozambique Metical (MZN).

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EUR
Euro
MZN
Mozambique Metical

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Mozambique: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, M).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, M

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMZNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Mozambique - 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 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
T131 USD - 172 USD
B40 USD - 51 USD
T100 USD - 134 USD

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