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Country Facts:
France vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of France is 232% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

2 241 350 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

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. Suriname - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 73.6 years in Suriname.

82.4 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 31 years in Suriname.

41.7 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.91% in Suriname.

0.33%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 94.4% in Suriname.

99.0%
94.4%

Language

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

french
dutch

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Suriname, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 150/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 161/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Suriname: frequency and voltage are 127V / 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
127V / 230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, F

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Suriname has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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 Germany (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 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
B31 EUR - 42 EUR
T117 EUR - 138 EUR

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