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Country Facts:
France vs. Romania

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Romania is 92 043 mi². This means that the area of France is 128% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
92 043 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Romania has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
139.8 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 Romania is Bucharest, where the population is 1 883 420.

2 241 350 ppl
1 883 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu, which rises to a height of 8 346 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
8 346 ft
Moldoveanu

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 Romania the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Ion Sion, Brăila County.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
112.1°F
Ion Sion, Brăila County

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Romania, the lowest temperature was -37.3°F and was recorded in Bod, Braşov County.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-37.3°F
Bod, Braşov County

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Romania is home to 19 237 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
19 237 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 76.3 years in Romania.

82.4 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 42.5 years in Romania.

41.7 years
42.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.38% in Romania.

0.33%
-0.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.8% in Romania.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Romania the primary language is Romanian.

french
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
9 331 000 ppl
Ranking: 135/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Romania: 31 946 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
31 946 Int$
Ranking: 146/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Romania: New Romanian Leu (RON).

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EUR
Euro
RON
New Romanian Leu

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Romania 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; Romania - 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 Poland (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
B308 PLN - 363 PLN
T527 PLN - 693 PLN
B165 PLN - 214 PLN
T316 PLN - 444 PLN

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