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Country Facts:
France vs. Tanzania

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Tanzania is 364 900 mi². This means that the area of Tanzania is 73.74% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
364 900 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Tanzania has a coastline of 884.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
884.8 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 Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, where the population is 4 364 540.

2 241 350 ppl
4 364 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Tanzania is Kilimanjaro, which rises to a height of 19 341 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
19 341 ft
Kilimanjaro

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. Tanzania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Tanzania is home to 59 734 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
59 734 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 69.9 years in Tanzania.

82.4 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 18.2 years in Tanzania.

41.7 years
18.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.81% in Tanzania.

0.33%
2.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 77.9% in Tanzania.

99.0%
77.9%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Tanzania the primary language is Swahili.

french
swahili

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 104 000 ppl
Ranking: 164/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Tanzania: 2 780 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
2 780 Int$
Ranking: 179/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Tanzania: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
TZS
Tanzanian Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Tanzania has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDTZS

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
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
B27 EUR - 36 EUR
T67 EUR - 88 EUR

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