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Country Facts:
France vs. Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Sudan is 728 215 mi². This means that the area of Sudan is 247% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
728 215 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Sudan has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
530.0 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 Sudan is Omdurman, where the population is 2 805 400.

2 241 350 ppl
2 805 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Sudan is Deriba Caldera (Jebel Marra), which rises to a height of 9 980 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 980 ft
Deriba Caldera (Jebel Marra)

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 Sudan the highest temperature was 121.5°F and was recorded in Dongola.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
121.5°F
Dongola

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Sudan is home to 43 849 260 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
43 849 260 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 66.8 years in Sudan.

82.4 years
66.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 18.3 years in Sudan.

41.7 years
18.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.55% in Sudan.

0.33%
2.55%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 60.7% in Sudan.

99.0%
60.7%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Sudan the primary language is Arabic, English.

french
arabic, english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Sudan, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
741 000 ppl
Ranking: 116/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Sudan: 4 244 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
4 244 Int$
Ranking: 153/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Sudan: Sudanese Pound (SDG).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SDG
Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Sudan 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; Sudan - January, February, November, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 USD - 84 USD
T127 USD - 167 USD
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