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Country Facts:
France vs. Oman

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Oman is 119 499 mi². This means that the area of France is 75.76% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
119 499 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Oman has a coastline of 1 299.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 299.9 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 Oman is Muscat, where the population is 1 208 110.

2 241 350 ppl
1 208 110 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Oman is Jabal Shams, which rises to a height of 9 872 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 872 ft
Jabal Shams

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. Oman - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Oman is home to 5 106 626 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
5 106 626 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 76.6 years in Oman.

82.4 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 26.2 years in Oman.

41.7 years
26.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.89% in Oman.

0.33%
1.89%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 95.7% in Oman.

99.0%
95.7%

Language

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

french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
1 897 000 ppl
Ranking: 75/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Oman: 28 508 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
28 508 Int$
Ranking: 51/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Oman: Rial Omani (OMR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
OMR
Rial Omani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Oman: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Oman 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; Oman - January, February, March, November, 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
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
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
B50 USD - 66 USD
T89 USD - 126 USD

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