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Country Facts:
France vs. Uruguay

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Uruguay is 68 037 mi². This means that the area of France is 209% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
68 037 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Uruguay has a coastline of 410.1 mi.

3 015.5 mi
410.1 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 Uruguay is Montevideo, where the population is 1 344 420.

2 241 350 ppl
1 344 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Uruguay is Cerro Catedral, which rises to a height of 1 686 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 686 ft
Cerro Catedral

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 Uruguay the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Paysandú, Paysandú Department.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
111.2°F
Paysandú, Paysandú Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Uruguay, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Melo, Cerro Largo Department.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
12.2°F
Melo, Cerro Largo Department

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Uruguay is home to 3 473 730 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
3 473 730 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 78.2 years in Uruguay.

82.4 years
78.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 35.5 years in Uruguay.

41.7 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.26% in Uruguay.

0.33%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.8% in Uruguay.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Uruguay the primary language is Spanish.

french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
2 773 000 ppl
Ranking: 64/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Uruguay: 22 785 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
22 785 Int$
Ranking: 63/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Uruguay: Peso Uruguayo (UYU).

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EUR
Euro
UYU
Peso Uruguayo

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Uruguay: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, L

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURUYU

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Uruguay - January, February, March, December.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD
B45 USD - 54 USD
T106 USD - 168 USD

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