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Country Facts:
Vanuatu vs. France

Learn about the similarities and differences between Vanuatu and France by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Vanuatu vs. France - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Vanuatu is 4 706 mi², while the surface area of France is 210 026 mi². This means that the area of France is 4363% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
4 706 mi²
210 026 mi²

Coastline length

Vanuatu has a coastline of 1 570.8 mi, while France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi.

1 570.8 mi
3 015.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Vanuatu is Port Vila, with a population of about 53 312 people. In contrast, the largest city in France is Paris, where the population is 2 241 350.

53 312 ppl
2 241 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Vanuatu is Mount Tabwemasana on Espiritu Santo, its height is 6 158 ft. The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

6 158 ft
Mount Tabwemasana on Espiritu Santo
15 781 ft
Mont Blanc

Highest recorded temperature

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111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales

Lowest recorded temperature

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-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs

Society

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

Population

The population of Vanuatu is about 307 145, while France is home to 65 273 511 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
307 145 ppl
65 273 511 ppl

Life expectancy

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

74.9 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 23 years in Vanuatu and 41.7 years in France.

23 years
41.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.67% in Vanuatu and 0.33% in France.

1.67%
0.33%

Literacy

Literacy is 87.5% in Vanuatu and 99.0% in France.

87.5%
99.0%

Language

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

bislama, french, english
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

90 000 ppl
Ranking: 160/174
84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Vanuatu: 3 010 Int$. France: 46 712 Int$.

3 010 Int$
Ranking: 168/194
46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194

Currency

Vanuatu: Vatu (VUV). France: Euro (EUR).

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VUV
Vatu
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Vanuatu has right-hand traffic, France 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: Vanuatu - May, June, July, August, September; France - June, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B177 PLN - 214 PLN
T465 PLN
B270 PLN - 332 PLN
T528 PLN - 740 PLN

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