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Country Facts:
France vs. Niger

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Niger is 489 191 mi². This means that the area of Niger is 133% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
489 191 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Niger 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 Niger is Niamey, where the population is 1 302 910.

2 241 350 ppl
1 302 910 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Niger is Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, which rises to a height of 6 634 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
6 634 ft
Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès

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 Niger the highest temperature was 118.8°F and was recorded in Bilma.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
118.8°F
Bilma

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Niger is home to 24 206 644 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
24 206 644 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 59.7 years in Niger.

82.4 years
59.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 14.8 years in Niger.

41.7 years
14.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 3.65% in Niger.

0.33%
3.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 35.1% in Niger.

99.0%
35.1%

Language

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

french
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 117/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Niger: 1 288 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
1 288 Int$
Ranking: 126/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Niger: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Niger has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Niger - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B68 EUR
T83 EUR

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