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Country Facts:
France vs. Nepal

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Nepal is 56 827 mi². This means that the area of France is 270% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
56 827 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Nepal 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 Nepal is Kathmandu, where the population is 975 453.

2 241 350 ppl
975 453 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Nepal is Mount Everest, which rises to a height of 29 029 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
29 029 ft
Mount Everest

Highest recorded temperature

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
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Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Nepal, the lowest temperature was -49°F and was recorded in Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-49°F
Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Nepal is home to 29 136 808 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
29 136 808 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 72.1 years in Nepal.

82.4 years
72.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 25.3 years in Nepal.

41.7 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.81% in Nepal.

0.33%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 67.9% in Nepal.

99.0%
67.9%

Language

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

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nepali

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Nepal, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
539 000 ppl
Ranking: 122/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Nepal: 4 007 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
4 007 Int$
Ranking: 131/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Nepal: Nepalese Rupee (NPR).

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EUR
Euro
NPR
Nepalese Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Nepal 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; Nepal - October, November.

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 Poland (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
B308 PLN - 363 PLN
T527 PLN - 693 PLN
B74 PLN - 94 PLN
T201 PLN - 278 PLN

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