Statement:
The Maldives has smaller land area than France

In the Country by land area rating The Maldives holds position #190 2020 out of 204 and France is #48 out of 204 2020.

Referencies:

  1. Country by land area 2020 by World Bank
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Land area (sq. km)' in descending order.
    France 'Land area (sq. km)' value is 547,557
    The Maldives 'Land area (sq. km)' value is 300