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Country Facts:
Zambia vs. France

Learn about the similarities and differences between Zambia 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

Zambia vs. France - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

Zambia has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi.

0.0 mi
3 015.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Zambia is Lusaka, with a population of about 1 747 150 people. In contrast, the largest city in France is Paris, where the population is 2 241 350.

1 747 150 ppl
2 241 350 ppl

Highest peak

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

7 674 ft
Mafinga Central
15 781 ft
Mont Blanc

Highest recorded temperature

In Zambia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province, while in France the highest temperature was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales.

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

Lowest recorded temperature

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-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs

Society

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

65.9 years
82.4 years

Average age

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

16.9 years
41.7 years

Birthrate

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

2.93%
0.33%

Literacy

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

86.7%
99.0%

Language

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

english
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

932 000 ppl
Ranking: 107/174
84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174

Economy

GDP per capita

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

3 456 Int$
Ranking: 165/194
46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194

Currency

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

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ZMW
Zambian Kwacha
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Zambia - 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 France (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B37 EUR - 45 EUR
T54 EUR - 67 EUR
B63 EUR - 77 EUR
T121 EUR - 171 EUR

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