The biggest cities in northern France are Paris and Lille, and in southern France are Lyon and Marseille
the massif central and the alps
the four French overseas regions, (which also are départements) are: la Guadeloupe and la Martinique in the Carribean; la Guyane (French Guiana) located North of Brazil; and la Réunion in the Indian ocean.
France is divided into regions, but these regions are modelled after the provinces of the old regime, before the French revolution.
the fact that France is divided into regions is the heritage of the provinces of the old regime, before the French revolution. There is some thought now that French regions are too small to compete with German landers, for example. But the French aren't bothered by these regions, as laws are everywhere the same.
Southeastern France has the highest elevation. This is where the French Alps are located, with the Mont Blanc, Europe's highest point (4810 m). Northwestern France is a region of low plains, northeastern France is a bit higher with the Vosges (al old, eroded mountain chain), and southwestern France is rather low-raising on average despite being bordered by the Pyrénées mountain range which separates France from Spain.
The area that France and Germany fought for in the battle of Verdun were the eastern regions of Lorraine and Alsace; these regions were in between Germany and the French capital Paris.
In the southeastern corner of France.
the four French overseas regions, (which also are départements) are: la Guadeloupe and la Martinique in the Carribean; la Guyane (French Guiana) located North of Brazil; and la Réunion in the Indian ocean.
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There are 22 regions in mainland France, plus four overseas.
France is divided into regions, but these regions are modelled after the provinces of the old regime, before the French revolution.
22 French regions are located in mainland France. 4 regions are located overseas: la Martinique and La Guadeloupe in the Carribbean, French Guiana north of Brazil, La Réunion in the Indian Ocean.
Paris is not a country, but the capital of France. It is located in the 'ile-de-France' region, the most populated and active of the 22 French regions.
the fact that France is divided into regions is the heritage of the provinces of the old regime, before the French revolution. There is some thought now that French regions are too small to compete with German landers, for example. But the French aren't bothered by these regions, as laws are everywhere the same.
"La Provence" in French refers to the Provence region in the southeastern part of France. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, Mediterranean climate, and rich cultural heritage.
Louisiana alot of Africa and well France of course
Southeastern France has the highest elevation. This is where the French Alps are located, with the Mont Blanc, Europe's highest point (4810 m). Northwestern France is a region of low plains, northeastern France is a bit higher with the Vosges (al old, eroded mountain chain), and southwestern France is rather low-raising on average despite being bordered by the Pyrénées mountain range which separates France from Spain.
Some notable dialects of French include Quebec French, Belgian French, Swiss French, and African French varieties such as Maghrebi and West African French. These dialects often have distinctive vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar features, influenced by local languages and cultures.