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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.
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What was in France before it was France?
France was previously called ''West Francia'' and prior to that ''Gaul''.
The French national anthem is La Marseillaise. It's considered one of the best national anthems in the world. Written by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in 1792, it became the official French national anthem in 1795. Here are the words. Sorry, they're a bit bloodthirsty: Let's go children of the fatherland,
The day of glory has arrived!
Against us tyranny's
Bloody flag is raised! (repeat)
In the countryside, do you hear
The roaring of these fierce soldiers?
They come right to our arms
To slit the throats of our sons, our friends! RefrainGrab your weapons, citizens!
Form your batallions!
Let us march! Let us march!
May impure blood
Water our fields!
This horde of slaves, traitors, plotting kings,
What do they want?
For whom these vile shackles,
These long-prepared irons? (repeat)
Frenchmen, for us, oh! what an insult!
What emotions that must excite!
It is us that they dare to consider
Returning to ancient slavery! What! These foreign troops
Would make laws in our home!
What! These mercenary phalanxes
Would bring down our proud warriors! (repeat)
Good Lord! By chained hands
Our brows would bend beneath the yoke!
Vile despots would become
The masters of our fate! Tremble, tyrants! and you, traitors,
The disgrace of all groups,
Tremble! Your parricidal plans
Will finally pay the price! (repeat)
Everyone is a soldier to fight you,
If they fall, our young heros,
France will make more,
Ready to battle you! Frenchmen, as magnanimous warriors,
Bear or hold back your blows!
Spare these sad victims,
Regretfully arming against us. (repeat)
But not these bloodthirsty despots,
But not these accomplices of Bouillé,
All of these animals who, without pity,
Tear their mother's breast to pieces! Sacred love of France,
Lead, support our avenging arms!
Liberty, beloved Liberty,
Fight with your defenders! (repeat)
Under our flags, let victory
Hasten to your manly tones!
May your dying enemies
See your triumph and our glory! Refrain We will enter the pit
When our elders are no longer there;
There, we will find their dust
And the traces of their virtues. (repeat)
Much less eager to outlive them
Than to share their casket,
We will have the sublime pride
Of avenging them or following them! Refrain
Who Was The King Of France Between 1194 and 1225?
Philippe II, called "Philippe-Auguste" was crowned on the 1st of November, 1179. He was aged fifteen. He died on July 1223.
His son Louis VIII "the lion" , born 1187, reigned from 1223 until his death in 1226.
How many cities does France have?
France has 22 administrative regions that all have a city. There are multiple cities in each region but there is no set number of cities as the definition of a city means that as people enter and leave a city, cities become villages, etc.
Is France a developed or developing country?
Don't be silly. France has been among the foremost of nations for a thousand years.
How long is the drive from Madrid Spain to Nice France?
It's 783 miles from Madrid to Nice, about a 12 hour drive.
What is the average price for a business class seat on an Air France flight?
The average price for a business class seat on an Air France flight varies on each dependant location. The average price for a business seat in the U.K is £500.
What is the lowest point in France that is not a body of water?
The lowest point of France is Rhone River Delta at 2 meters.
What are the functional regions of Paris France?
Paris, France is actually a functional region because France is the formal region.
Are there missionaries in France?
Yes. There are missionaries from several different Christian groups in France.
What is the participation of women or minorities in France?
Women can vote as well as men in France, but it is true that there are less female representatives in parliament or public life. People from minorities can vote on the basis of a French citizenship.
What are the the physical characteristics of France?
France is located in western Europe, and has a temperate climate. Related questions are linked regarding France's landforms, main mountain ranges, climate.
Was Christine de Pisan's dad king of France?
No, the father of Christine de Pisan was an Italian doctor and astrologist, who went in France and worked for the King Charles the 5th.
Is France is the biggest trader of diamond?
The country of France, represented by its government, is not a primary trader of diamonds.
