🇫🇷 France (Paris) — Currency, Timezone, Voltage, Visa & Economy Profile
The world's #1 most visited country (~100M annual tourists) and 7th largest economy, leading globally in luxury goods (LVMH, Hermès), aerospace (Airbus), nuclear energy, and gastronomy.
France
Capital: Paris · EUR (€)
16:47:01
UTC+1 · -8h
🇰🇷 KR: 00:47:01
~12.6 hrs
8,966 km
🇰🇷 Seoul ↔ 🇫🇷 Paris
220–230V Type C/F Compatible (Direct Plug)
🛂 90 days Visa-Free (Schengen Area)
💧 Tap water safe to drink directly (high quality municipal supply)
💵 Modest tipping (round up bill or leave 5%–10% for good table service)
🗣️ Languages: French
🏛️ Government: Semi-Presidential Republic
🕌 Religion: Roman Catholic 47%, Unaffiliated 40%, Muslim 9%
📦 Top Exports: Aircraft (Airbus), Luxury Goods & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wine, Nuclear Energy
🌤️ Climate & Terrain: Western Europe's largest nation; temperate north, Mediterranean south, Alpine east
⚖️ Direct Comparison vs 🇰🇷 South Korea
📐 Land area (551,695 km²) is ~5.5x larger than South Korea (World #49).
💳 Everyday dining & hotel costs are ~6% higher than South Korea (avg meal $17.5).
💰 GDP per capita ($47,360) is 1.31x South Korea's, with a life expectancy of 83.3 years.
🚗 Driving Side: Drives on the RIGHT (Left-Hand Drive vehicles), same as Korea/US/Continental Europe.
💡 French Type E sockets (230V/50Hz) accept standard Korean/German CEE 7/7 plugs directly. Use the Île-de-France Mobilités / Navigo app on your phone for Paris Metro.
📐 France Land Area (km²), True Size & World Factbook
551,695 km² (World #49)551,695 km²
5.51x S. Korea
124명/km²
Urban 81.8%
83.3세
Median 42.3y
🚗 우측통행(좌핸들)
🚨 112 · 🛡️54/100
📊 France Global Economy, Demographics & Passport Metrics
🏛️ Country Overview, Major Cities & Core Industries
The world's #1 most visited country (~100M annual tourists) and 7th largest economy, leading globally in luxury goods (LVMH, Hermès), aerospace (Airbus), nuclear energy, and gastronomy.
Paris · Nice · Lyon
Combines Europe's highest-valued luxury conglomerates with low-carbon nuclear power generation and the EU's largest agricultural output.
French Type E sockets (230V/50Hz) accept standard Korean/German CEE 7/7 plugs directly. Use the Île-de-France Mobilités / Navigo app on your phone for Paris Metro.
🔌 France Voltage, Socket & Plug Adapter Guide
✅ Direct 220V C/F220–230V Type C/F Compatible (Direct Plug) (230V 50Hz / Type C/E)
90 days Visa-Free (Schengen Area)