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France Facts & Information
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| Location |
Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel,
between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the
Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain |
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| Climate |
Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters
and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong,
cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral |
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| Terrain |
Mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west;
remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps
in east |
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| Population |
60,180,529 |
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| Nationality |
French |
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| Ethnic groups |
Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese,
Basque minorities |
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| Religions |
Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%,
unaffiliated 4% |
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| Languages |
French 100% |
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| Government Type |
Republic |
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| Capital |
Paris |
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| Currency |
Euro |
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| Description of Flag |
The French flag has three equal vertical
strips. From top to bottom, the colors are of the stripes are
blue, white, and red. The French flag is commonly known as the
French Tricouleur (Tricolor). |
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More Information
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www.cia.gov
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