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Country Facts:
France vs. South Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of South Sudan is 239 285 mi². This means that the area of South Sudan is 13.93% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
239 285 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while South Sudan 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 South Sudan is Juba, where the population is 372 410.

2 241 350 ppl
372 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in South Sudan is Kinyeti, which rises to a height of 10 456 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
10 456 ft
Kinyeti

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. South Sudan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while South Sudan is home to 11 193 725 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
11 193 725 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 58.6 years in South Sudan.

82.4 years
58.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 18.6 years in South Sudan.

41.7 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 5.05% in South Sudan.

0.33%
5.05%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 34.5% in South Sudan.

99.0%
34.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in South Sudan the primary language is English.

french
english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in South Sudan, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. South Sudan: 1 496 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
1 496 Int$
Ranking: 162/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). South Sudan: South Sudanese Pound (SSP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SSP
South Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, South Sudan 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; South Sudan - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 EUR - 83 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
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