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Country Facts:
France vs. Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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. Saint Pierre and Miquelon - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 93 mi². This means that the area of France is 225734% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Saint Pierre and Miquelon has a coastline of 74.6 mi.

3 015.5 mi
74.6 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon is Saint-Pierre, where the population is 5 888.

2 241 350 ppl
5 888 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is Morne de la Grande Montagne on Miquelon, which rises to a height of 787 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
787 ft
Morne de la Grande Montagne on Miquelon

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. Saint Pierre and Miquelon - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Saint Pierre and Miquelon is home to 5 794 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
5 794 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 81.2 years in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

82.4 years
81.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 48.5 years in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

41.7 years
48.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -1.2% in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

0.33%
-1.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.0% in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Saint Pierre and Miquelon the primary language is French.

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french

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Saint Pierre and Miquelon: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: E).

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Saint Pierre and Miquelon has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Saint Pierre and Miquelon - July, August, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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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
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