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Country Facts:
France vs. Venezuela

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Venezuela is 353 841 mi². This means that the area of Venezuela is 68.47% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
353 841 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Venezuela has a coastline of 1 739.8 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 739.8 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 Venezuela is Caracas, where the population is 3 273 860.

2 241 350 ppl
3 273 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Venezuela is Pico Bolívar, which rises to a height of 16 332 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
16 332 ft
Pico Bolívar

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 Venezuela the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Machiques, Zulia.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
107.6°F
Machiques, Zulia

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Venezuela, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Sierra La Culata, Mérida.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
12.2°F
Sierra La Culata, Mérida

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Venezuela is home to 28 435 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
28 435 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 72.2 years in Venezuela.

82.4 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 30 years in Venezuela.

41.7 years
30 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.46% in Venezuela.

0.33%
2.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 97.1% in Venezuela.

99.0%
97.1%

Language

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

french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
789 000 ppl
Ranking: 170/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Venezuela: 17 527 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
17 527 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Venezuela: Bolívar soberano (VES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
VES
Bolívar soberano

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Venezuela: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURVES

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Venezuela - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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