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Country Facts:
France vs. Samoa

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Samoa is 1 097 mi². This means that the area of France is 19045% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
1 097 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Samoa has a coastline of 250.4 mi.

3 015.5 mi
250.4 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 Samoa is Apia, where the population is 36 735.

2 241 350 ppl
36 735 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Samoa is Mauga Silisili on Savai'i, which rises to a height of 6 096 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
6 096 ft
Mauga Silisili on Savai'i

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. Samoa - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Samoa is home to 198 414 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
198 414 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 74.9 years in Samoa.

82.4 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 25.6 years in Samoa.

41.7 years
25.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.61% in Samoa.

0.33%
0.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.1% in Samoa.

99.0%
99.1%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Samoa the primary language is Samoan, English.

french
samoan, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
128 000 ppl
Ranking: 153/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Samoa: 6 766 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
6 766 Int$
Ranking: 131/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Samoa: Tala (WST).

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EUR
Euro
WST
Tala

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURWST

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Samoa - July, August.

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 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 USD - 84 USD
T127 USD - 167 USD
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