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Country Facts:
France vs. Solomon Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Solomon Islands is 11 157 mi². This means that the area of France is 1782% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
11 157 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Solomon Islands has a coastline of 3 301.3 mi.

3 015.5 mi
3 301.3 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 Solomon Islands is Honiara, where the population is 68 000.

2 241 350 ppl
68 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Solomon Islands is Mount Popomanaseu on Guadalcanal, which rises to a height of 7 661 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
7 661 ft
Mount Popomanaseu on Guadalcanal

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 Solomon Islands the highest temperature was 97°F and was recorded in Honiara, Guadalcanal Province.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
97°F
Honiara, Guadalcanal Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

France vs. Solomon Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Solomon Islands is home to 686 884 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
686 884 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 76.5 years in Solomon Islands.

82.4 years
76.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 23.5 years in Solomon Islands.

41.7 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.75% in Solomon Islands.

0.33%
1.75%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Solomon Islands the primary language is English.

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english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Solomon Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
21 600 ppl
Ranking: 140/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Solomon Islands: 2 618 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
2 618 Int$
Ranking: 151/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Solomon Islands: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).

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EUR
Euro
SBD
Solomon Islands Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Solomon Islands: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G, I).

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Solomon Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSBDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Solomon Islands - June, July, August, September.

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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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