France is located in Western Europe, with Paris as its capital city. It has a population of around 65 million people and is currently led by President Francois Hollande. Some of France's most famous exports include wines from Bordeaux, while iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower in Paris were built by architects such as Gustave Eiffel. Popular tourist destinations include the Champs-Elysees in Paris and the medieval walled city of Carcassonne.