- France - Wikipedia
France is a semi-presidential republic and its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris Metropolitan France was settled during the Iron Age by Celtic tribes known as Gauls before Rome annexed the area in 51 BC, leading to a distinct Gallo-Roman culture
- France Maps Facts - World Atlas
Physical map of France showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps Key facts about France
- France - The World Factbook
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- France - Culture, Cuisine, Arts | Britannica
For much of its history, France has played a central role in European culture With the advent of colonialism and global trade, France reached a worldwide market, and French artistic, culinary, and sartorial styles influenced the high and popular cultures of nations around the globe
- France | Culture, Facts Travel | - CountryReports
France in depth country profile Unique hard to find content on France Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more
- Overview of France - Welcome to France
France – Key figures: Surface area: 633,186 sq km Population 66 6 million Capital city: Paris Official language: French Currency: Euro (EUR) System of government: Republic Founding member of the European Union Permanent member of the UN Security Council, NATO, OECD, OSCE, G8 and G20 Time zone: UTC GMT + 1 hour in winter; UTC GMT + 2 hours
- France country profile - BBC News
France is known the world over for its cuisine, fashion, culture and language A key player on the global stage and a country at the political heart of Europe, France paid a high price in both
- The 10 best places to visit in France - Lonely Planet
From soaring mountains to sparkling coastlines to medieval hilltop villages, France has something for everyone Here are 10 places that stand out
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