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Country Facts:
France vs. Peru

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi². This means that the area of Peru is 136% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
496 225 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 500.0 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 Peru is Lima, where the population is 9 866 650.

2 241 350 ppl
9 866 650 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, which rises to a height of 22 205 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
22 205 ft
Huascarán

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 Peru, the lowest temperature was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Peru is home to 32 971 854 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
32 971 854 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 75.0 years in Peru.

82.4 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 29.1 years in Peru.

41.7 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.88% in Peru.

0.33%
0.88%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 94.5% in Peru.

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Peru the primary language is Spanish, Quechua.

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spanish, quechua

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 126/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Peru: 11 874 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
11 874 Int$
Ranking: 136/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

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EUR
Euro
PEN
Nuevo Sol

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPENEUR

Best months to visit

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

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
B25 USD - 33 USD
T68 USD - 99 USD

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