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Country Facts:
France vs. Slovakia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Slovakia is 18 933 mi². This means that the area of France is 1009% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
18 933 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Slovakia 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 Slovakia is Bratislava, where the population is 417 389.

2 241 350 ppl
417 389 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Slovakia is Gerlach Peak, which rises to a height of 8 711 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
8 711 ft
Gerlach Peak

Highest recorded temperature

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
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Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Slovakia, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Vígľaš-Pstruša.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-41.8°F
Vígľaš-Pstruša

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Slovakia is home to 5 459 642 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
5 459 642 ppl

Life expectancy

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

82.4 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 41.8 years in Slovakia.

41.7 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.08% in Slovakia.

0.33%
-0.08%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.6% in Slovakia.

99.0%
99.6%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Slovakia the primary language is Slovak.

french
slovak

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
1 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 79/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Slovakia: 32 015 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
32 015 Int$
Ranking: 48/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Slovakia: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Slovakia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Slovakia - 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 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 USD - 84 USD
T127 USD - 167 USD
B56 USD - 66 USD
T95 USD - 114 USD

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