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Country Facts:
France vs. Namibia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Namibia is 318 772 mi². This means that the area of Namibia is 51.78% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
318 772 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Namibia has a coastline of 976.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
976.8 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 Namibia is Windhoek, where the population is 322 500.

2 241 350 ppl
322 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Namibia is Königstein (Brandberg), which rises to a height of 8 550 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
8 550 ft
Königstein (Brandberg)

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. Namibia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Namibia is home to 2 540 905 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
2 540 905 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 65.9 years in Namibia.

82.4 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 21.8 years in Namibia.

41.7 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.83% in Namibia.

0.33%
1.83%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 91.5% in Namibia.

99.0%
91.5%

Language

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

french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 388 000 ppl
Ranking: 115/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Namibia: 9 295 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
9 295 Int$
Ranking: 125/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Namibia: Rand (ZAR).

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EUR
Euro
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZAREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Namibia - June, July, August, September, October.

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
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2 sites
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