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Country Facts:
France vs. Sierra Leone

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Sierra Leone is 27 699 mi². This means that the area of France is 658% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
27 699 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Sierra Leone has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
249.8 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 Sierra Leone is Freetown, where the population is 951 000.

2 241 350 ppl
951 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Sierra Leone is Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa), which rises to a height of 6 381 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
6 381 ft
Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa)

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. Sierra Leone - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Sierra Leone is home to 7 976 983 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
7 976 983 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 60.2 years in Sierra Leone.

82.4 years
60.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 19.1 years in Sierra Leone.

41.7 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.44% in Sierra Leone.

0.33%
2.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 43.2% in Sierra Leone.

99.0%
43.2%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Sierra Leone the primary language is English.

french
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
24 000 ppl
Ranking: 147/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Sierra Leone: 1 726 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
1 726 Int$
Ranking: 158/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Sierra Leone: Leone (SLL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SLL
Leone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Sierra Leone has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSLLEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Sierra Leone - January, February, March, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 - 89 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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