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Country Facts:
France vs. Taiwan

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi². This means that the area of France is 1403% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
13 974 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Taiwan has a coastline of 973.1 mi.

3 015.5 mi
973.1 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 Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

2 241 350 ppl
3 966 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Taiwan is Yu Shan, which rises to a height of 12 966 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
12 966 ft
Yu Shan

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 Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
104.4°F
Taitung County

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Taiwan is home to 23 816 775 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
23 816 775 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 81.0 years in Taiwan.

82.4 years
81.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 42.3 years in Taiwan.

41.7 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.04% in Taiwan.

0.33%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.5% in Taiwan.

99.0%
98.5%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Taiwan the primary language is Chinese.

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chinese

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Taiwan, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Taiwan: 55 078 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
55 078 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Taiwan: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).

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EUR
Euro
TWD
New Taiwan Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Taiwan: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Taiwan 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; Taiwan - April, May, June, September, October, November.

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
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
B43 USD - 53 USD
T84 USD - 102 USD

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