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Country Facts:
France vs. Timor Leste

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Timor Leste is 5 743 mi². This means that the area of France is 3557% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
5 743 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Timor Leste has a coastline of 438.7 mi.

3 015.5 mi
438.7 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 Timor Leste is Dili, where the population is 195 499.

2 241 350 ppl
195 499 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Timor Leste is Foho Tatamailau, which rises to a height of 9 721 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
9 721 ft
Foho Tatamailau

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. Timor Leste - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Timor Leste is home to 1 318 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
1 318 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 69.6 years in Timor Leste.

82.4 years
69.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 19.6 years in Timor Leste.

41.7 years
19.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.19% in Timor Leste.

0.33%
2.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 68.1% in Timor Leste.

99.0%
68.1%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Timor Leste the primary language is Tetum, Portuguese.

french
tetum, portuguese

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Timor Leste, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
62 000 ppl
Ranking: 162/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Timor Leste: 4 140 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
4 140 Int$
Ranking: 155/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Timor Leste: 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 Timor Leste: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, F, I).

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Timor Leste 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; Timor Leste - June, 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 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 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
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
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