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Country Facts:
France vs. Nigeria

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Nigeria is 356 669 mi². This means that the area of Nigeria is 69.82% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
356 669 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Nigeria has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
530.0 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 Nigeria is Lagos, where the population is 15 118 800.

2 241 350 ppl
15 118 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Nigeria is Chappal Waddi, which rises to a height of 7 936 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
7 936 ft
Chappal Waddi

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 Nigeria the highest temperature was 115.5°F and was recorded in Yola.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
115.5°F
Yola

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Nigeria is home to 206 139 589 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
206 139 589 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 60.9 years in Nigeria.

82.4 years
60.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 18.6 years in Nigeria.

41.7 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.53% in Nigeria.

0.33%
2.53%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 62.0% in Nigeria.

99.0%
62.0%

Language

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

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english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 255 000 ppl
Ranking: 118/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Nigeria: 5 184 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
5 184 Int$
Ranking: 127/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Nigeria: Naira (NGN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
NGN
Naira

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-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; Nigeria - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 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
B70 EUR - 83 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
B18 EUR - 22 EUR
T48 EUR - 65 EUR

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