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Country Facts:
France vs. Seychelles

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Seychelles is 175 mi². This means that the area of France is 119915% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Seychelles has a coastline of 305.1 mi.

3 015.5 mi
305.1 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 the Seychelles is Victoria, where the population is 26 450.

2 241 350 ppl
26 450 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in the Seychelles is Morne Seychellois on Mahé, which rises to a height of 2 969 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
2 969 ft
Morne Seychellois on Mahé

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. Seychelles - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Seychelles is home to 98 347 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
98 347 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 75.8 years in the Seychelles.

82.4 years
75.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 36.8 years in the Seychelles.

41.7 years
36.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.67% in the Seychelles.

0.33%
0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 95.9% in the Seychelles.

99.0%
95.9%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in the Seychelles the primary language is Seychellois Creole, English, French.

french
seychellois creole, english, french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
276 000 ppl
Ranking: 141/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Seychelles: 25 758 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
25 758 Int$
Ranking: 152/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Seychelles: Seychelles Rupee (SCR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SCR
Seychelles Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in the Seychelles: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Seychelles has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDSCR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Seychelles - 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 Germany (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
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
B86 EUR - 102 EUR
T152 EUR - 197 EUR

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