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Country Facts:
France vs. Palau

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Palau is 177 mi². This means that the area of France is 118559% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Palau has a coastline of 943.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
943.9 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 Palau is Koror, where the population is 11 346.

2 241 350 ppl
11 346 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Palau is Mount Ngerchelchuus on Babeldaob, which rises to a height of 794 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
794 ft
Mount Ngerchelchuus on Babeldaob

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. Palau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Palau is home to 18 094 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
18 094 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 74.4 years in Palau.

82.4 years
74.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 33.9 years in Palau.

41.7 years
33.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.38% in Palau.

0.33%
0.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 96.6% in Palau.

99.0%
96.6%

Language

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

french
english, palauan

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
162 000 ppl
Ranking: 132/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Palau: 16 316 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
16 316 Int$
Ranking: 143/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Palau: US Dollar (USD).

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Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Palau: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
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 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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