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Country Facts:
France vs. Zimbabwe

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

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Zimbabwe is 150 872 mi². This means that the area of France is 39.21% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
150 872 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, where the population is 1 485 230.

2 241 350 ppl
1 485 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, which rises to a height of 8 504 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani

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. Zimbabwe - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Zimbabwe is home to 14 862 924 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
14 862 924 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 62.8 years in Zimbabwe.

82.4 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 20.5 years in Zimbabwe.

41.7 years
20.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.94% in Zimbabwe.

0.33%
1.94%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 86.5% in Zimbabwe.

99.0%
86.5%

Language

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

french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
2 057 000 ppl
Ranking: 179/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Zimbabwe: 3 536 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
3 536 Int$
Ranking: 194/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

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EUR
Euro
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Zimbabwe: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZWLEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Zimbabwe - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B76 USD - 90 USD
T130 USD - 172 USD
B41 USD - 53 USD
T107 USD - 172 USD

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