France is a country located in Western Europe that borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain. France does not have a king or queen and is instead led by a president. The official language is French and the country is divided into regions including Île-de-France, Aquitaine, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Some of France's major cities include Paris, Nice, and Avoriaz. Paris, the capital city, is known as the City of Light and contains famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Louvre Museum.

1. FRANCE FRANCE

2. FRANCE IN THE WORLD France is a country in western Europe

3. FRANCE IN EUROPE Country borders: - Belgium - Luxembourg - Germany - Switzerland - Italy - Monaco - Andorra - Spain Maritime borders: Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

4. POLITICAL FACTS Other languages: Basque, Alsatian, Breton, Catalan, Provençal, Occitan... Currency: Euro € They drive on the right. Full name: The Republic of France King or Queen: No President: Nicolas Sarkozy Inhabitants: French Official language: French French flag

5. POLITICAL FACTS Alsace Aquitaine Auvergne Lower Normandy Burgundy Brittany Centre Champagne-Ardenne Corsica Free Country Upper- Normandy Île-de-France / Paris Languedoc-Roussillon Limousin Lorraine Midi-Pyrénées Nord-Pas-de-Calais Pays de la Loire Picardy Poitou-Charentes Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Rhône-Alpes France is divided into regions. These are: Administrative map

6. GEOGRAPHICAL FACTS - There are no deserts in France. - The most important mountain ranges are the Alps (east) and the Pyrenees (south). - The most important rivers are the Seine and the Loire. Realif map

7. GEOGRAPHICAL FACTS The weather in France is similar to the weather in Spain. It is very cold in the winter, especially in the north, and very hot in the summer, especially in the Mediaterranean. Carcassonne Nice Avoriaz Paris

8. Paris – The City of Light It's the most famous city in France. It's in the north of France. There live 12 million people. It's a very multi-cultural city. It's a very romantic city. There is a very good subway ( Métro ) system. The Eiffel Tower

9. Paris – The City of Light The Louvre Museum is one of the biggest museums in the world. There is art from all over the world, especially from Egypt. The Arc de Triomphe The Louvre Museum

10. Paris – The City of Light The Sacré Coeur is in Montmartre. Disneyland Park is near Paris and cannot be missed. The Sacré Coeur Disneyland - Paris

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