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Country Facts:
France vs. Turkey

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Turkey is 302 535 mi². This means that the area of Turkey is 44.05% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
302 535 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Turkey has a coastline of 4 473.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
4 473.9 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 Turkey is Istanbul, where the population is 14 025 600.

2 241 350 ppl
14 025 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Turkey is Mount Ararat, which rises to a height of 16 854 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
16 854 ft
Mount Ararat

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Turkey the highest temperature was 119.8°F and was recorded in Mardin.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
119.8°F
Mardin

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Turkey, the lowest temperature was -58.5°F and was recorded in Ardahan Province.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-58.5°F
Ardahan Province

Society

France vs. Turkey - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Turkey is home to 84 339 067 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
84 339 067 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 76.0 years in Turkey.

82.4 years
76.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 32.2 years in Turkey.

41.7 years
32.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.7% in Turkey.

0.33%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 96.7% in Turkey.

99.0%
96.7%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Turkey the primary language is Turkish.

french
turkish

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Turkey, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
39 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 161/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Turkey: 28 114 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
28 114 Int$
Ranking: 175/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Turkey: Turkish Lira (TRY).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
TRY
Turkish Lira

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Turkey - 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 Spain (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
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 161 EUR
B39 EUR - 46 EUR
T56 EUR - 72 EUR

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