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Country Facts:
France vs. Senegal

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Senegal is 75 955 mi². This means that the area of France is 177% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
75 955 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Senegal has a coastline of 329.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
329.9 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 Senegal is Dakar, where the population is 2 396 800.

2 241 350 ppl
2 396 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Senegal is unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha, which rises to a height of 1 906 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 906 ft
unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha

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. Senegal - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Senegal is home to 16 743 927 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
16 743 927 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 63.8 years in Senegal.

82.4 years
63.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 19.4 years in Senegal.

41.7 years
19.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.25% in Senegal.

0.33%
2.25%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 51.9% in Senegal.

99.0%
51.9%

Language

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

french
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 006 600 ppl
Ranking: 149/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Senegal: 3 502 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
3 502 Int$
Ranking: 160/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Senegal: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Senegal 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; Senegal - January, February, 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B51 USD - 67 USD
T96 USD - 133 USD

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