What are some facts about France?

Answer 1

Interesting Facts About France

France is the largest country in Western Europe, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It is well known around the world for the food, wine, sights, and monuments in the famous cities. A common place for vacations, the sea, the mountains, and the countryside are all in one in France.

The capital of France, Paris, is renowned most for the Eiffel Tower, (La Tour Eiffel), Napoleon's tomb, L'Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and Avenue des Champs Elysees. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1887/89, and is France's symbol abroad. Notre-Dame is the most visited monument in Europe, and France the most visited country in the world with more than 80 million tourists a year. Paris is also the fashion capital of the world.

The attractions, beaches, food and countryside are beautiful.
10 facts about France

• France is considered the fifth most powerful country in the world and the third in Europe.
• France is the second most populous and second largest country in Europe.
• France has the second largest economy in Europe.
• France is a founding member of the European Union.
• France colonized much of the world, only second to the UK.
• France is the most visited country in the world and its capital, Paris, is the most visited city in the world.

France is the biggest country in Europe besides Russia