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Country Facts:
France vs. Somalia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Somalia is 246 201 mi². This means that the area of Somalia is 17.22% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
246 201 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Somalia has a coastline of 2 071.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
2 071.0 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 Somalia is Mogadishu, where the population is 2 120 000.

2 241 350 ppl
2 120 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Somalia is Shimbiris, which rises to a height of 8 038 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
8 038 ft
Shimbiris

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. Somalia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Somalia is home to 15 893 222 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
15 893 222 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 55.3 years in Somalia.

82.4 years
55.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 18.5 years in Somalia.

41.7 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.35% in Somalia.

0.33%
2.35%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

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

french
somali

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SOS
Somali Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Somalia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSOSEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Somalia - January, February.

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 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 - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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