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Country Facts:
France vs. Paraguay

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Paraguay is 157 048 mi². This means that the area of France is 33.73% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
157 048 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Paraguay has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
0.0 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 Paraguay is Asunción, where the population is 544 309.

2 241 350 ppl
544 309 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Paraguay is Cerro Peró, which rises to a height of 2 762 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
2 762 ft
Cerro Peró

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 Paraguay the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
113°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Paraguay, the lowest temperature was 18.5°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
18.5°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Paraguay is home to 7 132 538 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
7 132 538 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 78.1 years in Paraguay.

82.4 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 29.7 years in Paraguay.

41.7 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.15% in Paraguay.

0.33%
1.15%

Literacy

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

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Paraguay the primary language is Spanish, Guarani.

french
spanish, guarani

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
1 214 000 ppl
Ranking: 97/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Paraguay: 13 064 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
13 064 Int$
Ranking: 100/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Paraguay: Guarani (PYG).

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EUR
Euro
PYG
Guarani

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Paraguay 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; Paraguay - April, May, 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)
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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
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
B35 USD - 42 USD
T59 USD - 85 USD

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