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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 rock was Notre Dame made of?
The stones used in the construction of Notre-Dame de Paris are limestones of various types, from the local area. (link)
Where in France is Marseilles located?
Marseilles is on the South coast of France close to the point where the River Rhone enters the Mediterranean.
The train that runs between France and England?
the train between England and France is called "Eurostar"
Does France have the largest Jewish population?
No, France has about 450,000 Jews. Israel and the US each have about 6 million jews. It is estimated that there are under 14,000,000 Jews in the world. This is mostly due to assimilation and a lower birthrate.
What was the name of Sacagawea's son and why does his name sound French?
sacagaweas sons name is jean baptiste and it sounds french because...i dont know that but i hope i answered your other question(:
^^^^^^ his name sounds French because Sacajawea's husband was a French Fur trapper
Is a gendarme a French shopkeeper doctor or police officer?
"un gendarme" is a military policeman, who has the powers of a policeman, but works mainly by the countryside.
"un policier" is a police officer working in the main towns.
Under French law enforcement organization, the Police is under the responsability of the Ministère de l'Intérieur (Homeland Ministry), while the Gendarmerie belongs to the Ministère de la Défense (Defence Ministry)
Christophe (son of a gendarme)
How much is 200 pounds in American money?
When visiting another country it is important to know the conversion rate. 200 pounds will convert to about 338. 18 US dollars.
Does anyone have information about the menhir in Le Mans France by the catheral?
the menhir is 4.55 meters tall. It is a prehistoric menhir placed there in 1778, to replace a former dolmen.
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What is Scotland's basic unit of money?
The Scottish system is the same as the rest of the UK. The Scottish banks have the power to print their own notes.
What does the French rooster represent to the French?
The rooster was chosen to represent France since its etymological root, gallus, also stands for Gaul, the name of the country before it became France.
Not linked to monarchy, it was as a symbol adopted by revolutionaries and late 19th century historians. It also figures on the top of many church belltowers.
French villages in Grenada refer to the historical settlements established by French colonists in the 17th century. These villages were primarily located in the northern part of the island, such as Sauteurs and Beausejour. The French influence can still be seen in the architecture and place names of these areas. Today, these villages are part of Grenada's rich cultural heritage and attract visitors interested in the island's history.
How do you say I am sorry to see you leave in french?
"je suis désolé de vous voir partir / de voir que vous partez"
Does France have any christmass and how do they celebrate it?
Yes, people are celebrating it, most of the time with their families on the evening of december 24th and also on december 25th. Christians use to go to midnight mass. The children believe in Santa Claus ("Père Noël"), distributing presents under the Christmas tree. Children have holidays at that time of the year.
Why was Prince Edward III called 'the Black Prince'?
He wasn't... at least not in his lifetime. He was known as Edward of Woodstock. The first reference to him being termed 'The Black Prince' occured in the late sixteenth century, this was either a reference to his noted 'black armour' or his temperament, which was noticably volatile.
What is difference between rule of law and rule by law?
Rule of Law is a state of order in which events conform to the law. As we can see from Dicey's 3 main concept of Rule of Law, we can conclude that rule of law means everyone is equal to the law, including the executive, judiciary and legislation. The law is the supreme authority and no one can go above it.
Rule by law is means that no one is immune to the law set by the government. The government use the law in the most convenient way for them to govern a particular state, meaning, they set the rules and they are the supreme authority. They use the law to meet their own needs. The law is a tool of government.
