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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The United Kingdom’s population is 1.0% larger than that of France, a difference of 674,347.
France’s surface area is 149% larger than that of the United Kingdom, a difference of 362,800 km².
The United Kingdom’s population density is 151% higher than that of France, a difference of 171 /km².
The United Kingdom’s nominal GDP is 17% larger than that of France, a difference of $525.59 billion.
The United Kingdom’s GDP per capita is 15% higher than that of France, a difference of $7,143.
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Paris
London
68,551,653
69,226,000
606,410 km²
243,610 km²
113 /km²
284 /km²
$3.16 trillion · 2024
$3.69 trillion · 2024
$46,103 · 2024
$53,246 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Northern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
British pound · GBP · £
French
British, UK
+33
+44
.fr
.uk
FR / FRA
GB / GBR
Europe/Paris
Europe/London
France
United Kingdom
| Measure | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Paris | London |
| Population | 68,551,653 | 69,226,000 |
| Surface area | 606,410 km² | 243,610 km² |
| Population density | 113 /km² | 284 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.16 trillion · 2024 | $3.69 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $46,103 · 2024 | $53,246 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | British pound · GBP · £ |
| Nationality | French | British, UK |
| Phone code | +33 | +44 |
| Internet domain | .fr | .uk |
| ISO codes | FR / FRA | GB / GBR |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris | Europe/London |
| Native name | France | United Kingdom |
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France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.
Full France profile →The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.
Full United Kingdom profile →The capital of France is Paris.
France has a recorded population of approximately 68,551,653 people.
France covers an area of about 606,410 km².
France has a population density of roughly 113 /km² (people per square kilometre).
France has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.16 trillion as of 2024.
France has a GDP per capita of approximately $46,103.
France uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
France is located in Western Europe, Europe.
People from France are referred to as French.
The international dialing code for France is +33.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France is .fr.
France uses the Europe/Paris time zone.
France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.
The capital of United Kingdom is London.
United Kingdom has a recorded population of approximately 69,226,000 people.
United Kingdom covers an area of about 243,610 km².
United Kingdom has a population density of roughly 284 /km² (people per square kilometre).
United Kingdom has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.69 trillion as of 2024.
United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,246.
United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.
United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
People from United Kingdom are referred to as British, UK.
The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Kingdom is .uk.
United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone.
The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.