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Country Facts:
France vs. Sao Tome and Principe

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and Sao Tome and Principe 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. Sao Tome and Principe - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Sao Tome and Principe is 372 mi². This means that the area of France is 56359% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Sao Tome and Principe has a coastline of 129.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
129.9 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 Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé, where the population is 69 581.

2 241 350 ppl
69 581 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Sao Tome and Principe is Pico de São Tomé on São Tomé Island, which rises to a height of 6 640 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
6 640 ft
Pico de São Tomé on São Tomé Island

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. Sao Tome and Principe - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Sao Tome and Principe is home to 219 159 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
219 159 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 66.7 years in Sao Tome and Principe.

82.4 years
66.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 19.3 years in Sao Tome and Principe.

41.7 years
19.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.5% in Sao Tome and Principe.

0.33%
1.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 92.8% in Sao Tome and Principe.

99.0%
92.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Sao Tome and Principe the primary language is Portuguese.

french
portuguese

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Sao Tome and Principe, 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$. Sao Tome and Principe: 4 272 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
4 272 Int$
Ranking: 163/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Sao Tome and Principe: Dobra (STN).

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EUR
Euro
STN
Dobra

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Sao Tome and Principe: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Sao Tome and Principe has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSTNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Sao Tome and Principe - July, August.

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 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
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