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Country Facts:
France vs. Togo

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Togo is 21 925 mi². This means that the area of France is 858% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
21 925 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Togo has a coastline of 34.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
34.8 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 Togo is Lomé, where the population is 837 437.

2 241 350 ppl
837 437 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Togo is Mont Agou, which rises to a height of 3 235 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
3 235 ft
Mont Agou

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. Togo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Togo is home to 8 278 724 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
8 278 724 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 71.0 years in Togo.

82.4 years
71.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 20 years in Togo.

41.7 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.51% in Togo.

0.33%
2.51%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 66.5% in Togo.

99.0%
66.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Togo the primary language is French, Kabiye, Ewe.

french
french, kabiye, ewe

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Togo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
273 000 ppl
Ranking: 155/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Togo: 2 223 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
2 223 Int$
Ranking: 168/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Togo: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Togo: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Togo has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Togo - 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B36 EUR - 43 EUR
T59 EUR - 92 EUR

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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