2. ABOUT FRANCE:
● The largest country in Western Europe, France has long been a gateway
between the continent’s northern and southern regions.
● It is bordered by six countries other nations: Germany, Belgium and
Luxembourg to the northeast, Switzerland and Italy to the southeast and
Spain to the southwest.
● France is the most popular tourist destination in the world.
● There are 22 official regions located in the country of France. Each of these
regions are subdivided into departments.
● 85% of all residents of the country are Roman Catholic
● More than 60 million people reside in the country
● French and English are the two most commonly spoken languages in the
country
● France uses EUROs.
3. ● France is rich in history and culture. You can find people from all backgrounds
and heritages in the country.
● The capital of France is Paris.
● The flag of France (French: Drapeau français) is a tricolour flag featuring three
vertical bands coloured blue (hoist side), white, and red.
● "La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France.
4. LANDSCAPE OF FRANCE:
● Its lengthy borders touch Germany and Belgium in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in
the west, and the Pyrenees mountains and Spain in the south. It also borders the
Mediterranean sea in the southeast, and the Alps, Switzerland and Italy in the east.
● France has a very diverse landscape. There are beautiful beaches on the southeast
coast, towering mountains in the south and east, where the snow-capped French
Alps rise to the sky. Europe’s tallest peak, Monte Blanc, is found in the French
Alps, standing at a massive 4,810m tall.
● Wide, fertile plains dominate most of the north and west, The forested plateau of the
Massif Central occupies the south of france.
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6. NATURE AND WILDLIFE:
● More than 25 percent of France’s territory is covered with forest, and another
50 percent is countryside or farmland.
● Lowland forests are home to deer and wild boar, while the woodlands of the
Alps and Pyrenees provide refuge for rare chamois antelope, ibex, brown
bears and alpine hares, among many other species. The Mediterranean
coastline is a stopover for millions of migrating African birds, too, including
flamingos, vultures, egrets and bee-eaters.
● In fact, about ten percent of the country has been set aside as national or
regional parklands and nature reserves.
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8. FRANCE PEOPLE
AND CULTURE:
France is one of the oldest nations
on Earth and the most ethnically
diverse country in Europe. These
deep and broad influences have
made France a world leader
throughout history in different
aspects of culture, including
cuisine, philosophy, music, art, film,
fashion, literature and sport.
9. FRENCH CUISINE:
● French cuisine consists of the cooking traditions and
practices from France. Some of the famous french
delicacies include:
● Soupe à l'oignon.
● Coq au vin
● Cassoulet
● Beef bourguignon
● Chocolate soufflé
10. FESTIVALS OF FRANCE:
● Holidays and celebrations in France play an integral part of the country’s
popular culture.
● The French observe 11 official public holidays. They include: New Year’s
Day (Jour de l’An), Bastille Day (Fête Nationale), and WWI Armistice Day
(Armistice du 11 novembre 1918).
● Some celebrations in France are local events, including sporting events. A
few examples: Lemon Festival in Menton (Fête du citron de Menton)
Easter Feria of Arles Festival of Avignon International Kite Festival of
Berck-sur-Mer
