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Country Facts:
France vs. Philippines

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Philippines is 115 831 mi². This means that the area of France is 81.32% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
115 831 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Philippines has a coastline of 22 548.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
22 548.9 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 the Philippines is Quezon City, where the population is 2 761 720.

2 241 350 ppl
2 761 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in the Philippines is Mount Apo, which rises to a height of 9 692 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 692 ft
Mount Apo

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 the Philippines the highest temperature was 108°F and was recorded in Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
108°F
Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in the Philippines, the lowest temperature was 43.3°F and was recorded in Baguio.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
43.3°F
Baguio

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Philippines is home to 109 581 078 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
109 581 078 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 70.3 years in the Philippines.

82.4 years
70.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 24.1 years in the Philippines.

41.7 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.49% in the Philippines.

0.33%
1.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 96.3% in the Philippines.

99.0%
96.3%

Language

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

french
filipino, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 45/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Philippines: 8 387 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
8 387 Int$
Ranking: 126/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Philippines: Philippine Peso (PHP).

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EUR
Euro
PHP
Philippine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURPHP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Philippines - January, February, March, 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
B71 USD - 84 USD
T127 USD - 167 USD
B27 USD - 36 USD
T59 USD - 86 USD

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