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Country Facts:
France vs. Tonga

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Tonga is 288 mi². This means that the area of France is 72826% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Tonga has a coastline of 260.4 mi.

3 015.5 mi
260.4 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 Tonga is Nukuʻalofa, where the population is 24 500.

2 241 350 ppl
24 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Tonga is unnamed location on Kao, which rises to a height of 3 389 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
3 389 ft
unnamed location on Kao

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. Tonga - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Tonga is home to 105 695 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
105 695 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 77.3 years in Tonga.

82.4 years
77.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 24.1 years in Tonga.

41.7 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.23% in Tonga.

0.33%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.4% in Tonga.

99.0%
99.4%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Tonga the primary language is Tongan, English.

french
tongan, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
53 800 ppl
Ranking: 160/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Tonga: 6 693 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
6 693 Int$
Ranking: 174/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Tonga: Pa’anga (TOP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
TOP
Pa’anga

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Tonga: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDTOPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Tonga - 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 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 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
B76 USD - 89 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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