Top tourist destination in the world, France's strength lies in its cultural diversity and a unique historical heritage. The 22 regions of France are home to diverse landscapes, each with its own traditions and culture. France is also renowned worldwide for the quality of its cuisine.
- Capital: Paris is the capital of France
- Currency: The currency of France is the Euro.
- Feast: July 14, France celebrates the storming of the Bastille (1789)
- Official Language: The official language of France is French
- Major cities: Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Rennes
- Religion: Catholics are in the majority in France. The main religious minorities in France are Muslims, Protestants and Jews.
population
- Population: 64 500 000 With 2 children per woman, France is one of the most fertile countries in Europe. people
climate
The climate in France is temperate.
In the north-western France, humid weather and the often strong winds. In the north-east and central France, the weather is more continental (hot summers and cold winters). Finally, in the south of France and Corsica, a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers.
geography
France is Europe's third largest country. In the north, France borders the English Channel and the North Sea, on the west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the south by the Mediterranean. The Pyrenees separating France from Spain, while the Alps in the south-east, form the border between France and Italy.
AREA
The France covers 551,500 square kilometers
ACME
The highlight of France's Mont Blanc (4807 m).
LENGTH OF COASTS
The coasts of France extends over 3 427 km
TYPES OF LANDSCAPE
Landscapes of France are numerous. The Paris Basin, crossed by the Seine and the Loire, occupies a large part of France. With over a quarter of its territory is covered by forests, France is the fourth most forested country in Europe. France also has many mountainous regions: ancient massifs (Jura, Vosges, Ardennes) or mountain ranges known as the Pyrenees and the Alps. Finally, the coasts of France extends over 3000 km from the sandy beaches of the Atlantic to those pebble in the Mediterranean.
