Quick Facts-
Official Language- French
Government Type- Republic
Capital- Paris
Currency- Euro
Found in- Europe
Religion- About 60% Roman Catholic
France is slightly less than 2 times the size of Colorado, coming in around 230,000 sq. mile. The country also has several territories overseas such as Guiana, the Islands of Guadeloupe, and Martinique. It's topography like all countries very from region to region. From flat plains to rolling hill in the north and west, or looking at the the magnificent mountains in the south and the east. As well as some forest, rivers, and lakes.
It's the highest mountain in Western Europe, and the tallest in the alps. It's also one of the most dangerous mountains due to fire, and crashes that occur.
Located at the southern most end of the Jura Mountains. It is the deepest lake in France, and depending on the season the largest lake in France.
Bay of Biscay
Located on the west coast of France, northeast of the Atlantic Ocean. A very popular swimming area with calm waters, and good sand.
One of the most beautiful gorges in Europe, with turquoise water, and areas to rock climb. Many tourist go on boat rides and swims enjoying the amazing water.
Located west of Brest in the Plouarzel Commune. The western point of France. on the coast.
Most of France's farming land is fertile land. Main crops grown in France would be barley, wheat, corn, rye, oats, and grapes. France is a very large producer of wheat for the world. The main region of agriculture in France would be the Paris Basin region. It has very good soil to plant crops in. Other regions of France flourish with different foods. The Picardy and Flanders region are know for growing potatoes and beet roots. The colder region of Normandy and Brittany supply apples. Rhone Valley supplies multiple crops. It produces grapes which are used to make the wine that supplies the world with about 14 million hectoliters. The other crops grown here are peaches, apricots, plums and tomatoes.
Produces grapes which is used to make the wine. It is found in Central France. The valley was created during the last Ice Age.
Consists of mainly plains. Found in Northern France. It is bordered by the English Channel on its North West side.
About 70% of this land is useable for farming, Found around the state capital. It is a big producer of wheat.
France has a population of 64.82 million, with a standing army. About 64% of France are Christian, 8% are muslim, 2% are of smaller religions, and 25% are not religious. Unlike America, France has 18 administrative regions, and not states. 5 of the regions are overseas while the other 13 are in mainland France. Lle-de France has the largest population of all the regions with a whopping 12 million . Normandy France is one of the most popular places for tourist, with a beautiful coastline, cute villages, amazing countryside, and it's rich history. French is the official language of France, but some know English, as well as Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Italian.
The top 5 largest cities in france are:
Paris- 2 million people, Capitol of France, many famous Monuments
Marsielle-863,000 people, located on the south coast, largest port for commerce, freight and cruise ships,
Lyon-513,000 people, tourist attraction, capitol of gastronomy in France
Toulouse-475,000 people, know as the pink city because of the materials used to create the city
Nice-342,000, located on the Mediterranean coast with beautiful weather.
Eiffel Tower- Best View of the city, and one of the most famous monuments in the world.
Arc de Triomphe- In honor of those who fought for France in the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic War.
Sacre Coeur- The Basilica is located atop a hill overlooking Paris, containing one of the largest mosaics in the world, and one of the most remarkable organs in Europe.
Notre Dame Cathedral- the best French Gothic architecture with a fantastic view, and many tourist.
Palais Garnier- Paris Opera house with beautiful architecture.
Pantheon - Contains remains of famous French citizens.
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