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Country Facts:
France vs. Vatican

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Vatican is 0.19 mi². This means that the area of France is 110539900% larger.

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

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Vatican 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 Vatican is Vatican City, where the population is 839.

2 241 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Vatican is unnamed location, which rises to a height of 246 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
246 ft
unnamed location

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. Vatican - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Vatican is home to 801 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
801 ppl

Life expectancy

82.4 years
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Average age

41.7 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0% in Vatican.

0.33%
0%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.0% in Vatican.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Vatican the primary language is Italian, Latin.

french
italian, latin

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Vatican: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
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Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Vatican 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; Vatican - April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

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 Germany (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
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