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France
France, officially the French Republic, is a country in Western Europe with several other overseas territories and islands situated in other continents, as well as in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. France is the largest west-European country, having a total land area of 674,843 sq km.
6,902 Questions
What is the average temperature in France in April?
The average temperature would be around 57 degrees Fahrenheit
Yes and no. Monaco is an independent state, but it is surrounded on 3 sides by France. (the fourth side is the Mediterranean sea).
Why is Monaco a francophone country?
Monaco is a francophone country because it is entirely surrounded by France. Therefore, people in Monaco speak French.
What are the drug laws in France?
In France, drug laws are strict, with the possession, use, and trafficking of illegal substances being criminal offenses. Possession of small amounts of drugs can result in fines or mandatory drug treatment programs, while trafficking carries severe penalties, including imprisonment. Cannabis remains classified as an illegal substance, although there have been discussions around reform and potential medical use. France has also implemented harm reduction strategies, such as syringe exchange programs and supervised consumption sites, to address drug-related issues.
What has The president of France done for France?
So far President Sarkozy has engaged a huge amount of reforms.
A few of them are viable, even fewer are the one which actually took effect.
Mainly his right-winged policy aims at reducing the cost of the public services, first come:
- Health care
- Justice
- National Education
Also the current president has proceeded to the privatization of many huge state monopols (electricity, post services) and plans to do the same with the public railways.
It's to be known that France is a country with high income taxes that relies a lot on its public services, known to be among the best in the world.
The policy of Nicolas Sarkozy is thus very very contested in France. Nicolas Sarkozy is the most unpopular president of the 5th Republic.
What is the distance by road from roscoff in France to st nazaire in France?
320 km taking this route:
- Leave Roscoff, and follow signs to the road to MORLAIX.
- Follow that roadway (D58) to N12 to ST BRIEUC and RENNES, near Morlaix.
- Take N12 to N136 NANTES.
- Take N136 (Rennes by-pass) to the road to ST NAZAIRE at SORTIE (Exit) 8.
- Follow the D roads to St-Nazaire.
Distance from saint Tropez to marseille?
From Saint Tropez to Marseilles:
distance = 134 km
driving time = 01H54
What are five towns in France that have names beginning with the letter m?
Mamoudzou, Le Mans, Marseille, Melun, Metz, Montauban, Montpellier, Moulins are French towns with names beginning by M.
What type of goverement does France have?
France is a semi-presidential republic. It has a President and a Prime Minister that share power.
Who ran France in 1571 before Henry IV?
Charles IX was the King of France from 5 December 1560 to 30 May 1574 (until his death). He succeeded his brother Francis II after his death.
He was succeeded by Henry III who was King from 30 May 1574 to 2 August 1589 when he died.
He was then succeeded by Henry IV who was the King of France from 2 August 1589 to 14 May 1610 (till his death).
Paris, Dijon, Lille, Reims and Rouen are the ones I can think of.
How many frogs does one person eat in one day in France?
I personnally eat none. Note that only the back thighs are kept for consumption, and that this is a delicacy eaten in many countries around the world, not only in France. Regarding France, the restaurants selling the most servings of frog legs are frequently located in touristical areas, making it difficult to calculate the level of local consumption.
Facts about Champs Elysees in Paris?
The Champs Elysées are the most famous avenue of Paris. It connects the Place de la Concorde with its marvelous fountains and the Obelisk at the bottom end, to the Arc de Triomphe at the upper end. They are part of the royal perspective, stretching from The Louvre museum and the Tuileries gardens, to the Grande Arche in the business district, west of Paris. The Champs are 2 kilometers long and they host every year the finish line for the famous Tour de France cycling race, and the 14th of July military parade. Close to the Champs Elysées is the presidential palace, the "Palais de l'Elysée".
Albert Schweitzer (german and french) founding an hospital in Lambaréné, Nobel Prize,..
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or, a doctor more important by his research :
Luc Montagnier who discover HIV
(nobel prize too)
Was Marseille France a Greek colony?
Marseille (Marseilles in the usual English spelling) was founded by Greek colonists in 600 BC. The Romans took over from the Greeks in 49 BC.
What long term impact might the numbee of casualties have on a country like France?
A large amount of casualties has a strong effect on practically any country.
1. Less citizens to tax, less money for the country.
2. Smaller work force. This results in an even lower amount of revenue.
3. Population is damaged since soldiers are generally male in World War II.
4. Needless to say the amount of enabled men for any wars in the near future is also harmed.
Ouh là là! is an Onomatopoeia, it means nothing. It can be used in French when you have a sad surprise, as "oh my God" in English.
What is driving distance between Paris France and Honfleur France?
The driving distance from Paris, France to Honfleur, France is 122.32mi / 196.85km
