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Country Facts:
France vs. French Polynesia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of French Polynesia is 1 609 mi². This means that the area of France is 12953% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
1 609 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while French Polynesia has a coastline of 1 569.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 569.0 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 French Polynesia is Faaa, where the population is 29 719.

2 241 350 ppl
29 719 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in French Polynesia is Mont Orohena, which rises to a height of 7 352 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
7 352 ft
Mont Orohena

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. French Polynesia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while French Polynesia is home to 280 908 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
280 908 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 78.2 years in French Polynesia.

82.4 years
78.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 33.3 years in French Polynesia.

41.7 years
33.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.75% in French Polynesia.

0.33%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.0% in French Polynesia.

99.0%
98.0%

Language

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

french
english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in French Polynesia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
184 000 ppl
Ranking: 127/179

Economy

GDP per capita

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). French Polynesia: CFP Franc (XPF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XPF
CFP Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, French Polynesia 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; French Polynesia - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
B85 EUR - 99 EUR
T186 EUR

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