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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 RER Line bx in Paris?
there are five RER lines in Paris (ABCDE) - They are operated by the public transportation service RATP - (interactive maps in link)
How many Kilometers is it from England to France?
At their closest points, France and England are only 15 kilometres apart.
From Coventry in the UK to Sancerre in France?
Sancerre is located 200 km South of Paris (a two-hour drive on the A6 and A77 motorways). From Coventry, West Midlands, it is a eight hour drive (845 km / 525 miles). For the French leg of your journey, use either the A1 or the A16 down to Paris, then the A6 towards Lyon (but don't go that far...) and the A77 towards Nevers.
What is the area of square miles in France?
Mainland France has an area of 213,010 square miles (551,695 sq km).
When you include oversea possessions, France's total area is 244,358 sq mi (632,884 sq km ).
What regions of France play rugby?
The game of rugby is highly favored in the southern area of France. Rugby was first introduced to France in the early 1870's.
What is the French Foreign Office called?
le ministère des affaires étrangères - also known by the name 'le quai d'Orsay', after its address in Paris.
Why is the Ile de France named that?
It was the name of a royal estate created around Paris in the tenth century by the Capétien dynasty of the French Kings.
What is the symbol of Provence in France?
French regions don't have official emblems, but in popular imagery lavender flowers and a stylised sun would be much in use.
Which is larger a department or a region?
régions are larger than départements. There are 22 mainland régions, plus 4 oversea régions, and these 26 régions are made up of the 100 French départements.
The ALPS MOUNTAINS form the northern border of Italy and help to separate it from Switzerland, Austria, and Germany to the north.
Which has the bigger population France or Italy?
France is more populated than Italy.
France has a population of about 65,000,000 while Italy has a population of about 61,000,000.
Is France bigger than New South Wales?
No.
France has an area of 643,427 sq km.
New South Wales has an area of 800 628 sq km (not counting 14 sq km of islands).
This means New South Wales is bigger than France.
What European nation formed an alliance with France in 1893?
The European nation that formed an alliance with France in 1893 was Russia. This was known as the Franco-Russian Alliance. It was implemented as a last ditch effort to promote peace.
Which is larger France or Manitobia?
Manitoba = total area 649,950 km2
Manitoba's total land area (minus bodies of water) 548,360 km2
France's area (mainland) is 550,000 km2 (roughly equivalent to Manitoba's land area)
Why is Promenade Des anglais called Promenade Des anglais and was it made for or by the English?
Nice is a popular sea resort on the Mediterranean sea and was also popular among English travellers for its very mild climate in winter. The road alongside the sea, which was only a thoroughfrare for the locals, was used as a place to stroll by the English spending time in Nice and gained its name for that reason.
Why did the US end the negotiations with France during the xyz affair?
French officials demanded that the United States pay bribes.
