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Country Facts:
France vs. Turks and Caicos Islands

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and Turks and Caicos Islands 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. Turks and Caicos Islands - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Turks and Caicos Islands is 366 mi². This means that the area of France is 57284% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Turks and Caicos Islands has a coastline of 241.7 mi.

3 015.5 mi
241.7 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 Turks and Caicos Islands is Five Cays, where the population is 5 094.

2 241 350 ppl
5 094 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Turks and Caicos Islands is Blue Hills on Providenciales, which rises to a height of 161 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
161 ft
Blue Hills on Providenciales

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. Turks and Caicos Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Turks and Caicos Islands is home to 38 717 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
38 717 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 80.6 years in Turks and Caicos Islands.

82.4 years
80.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 34.6 years in Turks and Caicos Islands.

41.7 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.91% in Turks and Caicos Islands.

0.33%
1.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.0% in Turks and Caicos Islands.

99.0%
98.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Turks and Caicos Islands the primary language is English.

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english

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Turks and Caicos Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
386 000 ppl
Ranking: 153/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Turks and Caicos Islands: 22 277 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
22 277 Int$
Ranking: 166/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Turks and Caicos Islands: US Dollar (USD).

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EUR
Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Turks and Caicos Islands: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Turks and Caicos Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Turks and Caicos Islands - January, February, March.

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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 89 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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