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Country Facts:
France vs. Uganda

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Uganda is 93 263 mi². This means that the area of France is 125% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
93 263 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Uganda has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
0.0 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 Uganda is Kampala, where the population is 1 516 210.

2 241 350 ppl
1 516 210 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Uganda is Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley), which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley)

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. Uganda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Uganda is home to 45 741 007 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
45 741 007 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 68.6 years in Uganda.

82.4 years
68.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 15.7 years in Uganda.

41.7 years
15.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 3.31% in Uganda.

0.33%
3.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 76.5% in Uganda.

99.0%
76.5%

Language

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

french
english, swahili

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
1 303 000 ppl
Ranking: 166/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Uganda: 2 293 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
2 293 Int$
Ranking: 181/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Uganda: Uganda Shilling (UGX).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
UGX
Uganda Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Uganda - 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B74 USD - 88 USD
T132 USD - 174 USD
B36 USD - 44 USD
T61 USD - 82 USD

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