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Country Facts:
France vs. Zambia

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Zambia is 290 585 mi². This means that the area of Zambia is 38.36% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
290 585 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Zambia 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 Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

2 241 350 ppl
1 747 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Zambia is Mafinga Central, which rises to a height of 7 674 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
7 674 ft
Mafinga Central

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 Zambia the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
108.3°F
Mfuwe, Eastern Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Zambia is home to 18 383 955 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
18 383 955 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 65.9 years in Zambia.

82.4 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 16.9 years in Zambia.

41.7 years
16.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 2.93% in Zambia.

0.33%
2.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 86.7% in Zambia.

99.0%
86.7%

Language

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

french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
932 000 ppl
Ranking: 178/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Zambia: 3 456 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
3 456 Int$
Ranking: 193/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Zambia: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Zambia 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; Zambia - June, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
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
B21 EUR - 33 EUR
T57 EUR - 89 EUR

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