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Country Facts:
France vs. Eswatini (Swaziland)

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and Eswatini (Swaziland) 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. Eswatini (Swaziland) - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Eswatini (Swaziland) is 6 704 mi². This means that the area of France is 3033% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
6 704 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Eswatini (Swaziland) 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 Eswatini (Swaziland) is Manzini, where the population is 110 537.

2 241 350 ppl
110 537 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Eswatini (Swaziland) is Emlembe, which rises to a height of 6 109 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
6 109 ft
Emlembe

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. Eswatini (Swaziland) - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Eswatini (Swaziland) is home to 1 160 164 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
1 160 164 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 59.1 years in Eswatini (Swaziland).

82.4 years
59.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 23.7 years in Eswatini (Swaziland).

41.7 years
23.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.77% in Eswatini (Swaziland).

0.33%
0.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 88.4% in Eswatini (Swaziland).

99.0%
88.4%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Eswatini (Swaziland) the primary language is Swazi, English.

french
swazi, english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Eswatini (Swaziland), the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
873 000 ppl
Ranking: 152/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Eswatini (Swaziland): 8 862 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
8 862 Int$
Ranking: 165/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Eswatini (Swaziland): Lilangeni (SZL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SZL
Lilangeni

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Eswatini (Swaziland) has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSZLEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Eswatini (Swaziland) - June, July, August, September.

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
B74 USD - 88 USD
T132 USD - 174 USD
B44 USD - 55 USD
T64 USD - 79 USD

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