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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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How many Algerians are living in France?
There are different estimations about the numbers of Algerians in France. The French national body of statistics INSEE puts the figure at 1.7 million Algerian nationals. People born before Algerian independence in 1962 are not included, since they weren't at the time any Algerians, but only French citizens. In the number are included only the people holding Algerian citizenship, or dual Algerian-French citizenship. The people of Aglerian descent, holding French citizenship only, aren't included (since they are only French).
The largest estimate, by an Algerian-based association, puts the figure at about 4 milion people, but includes all people of Algerian descent, regardless of their date of birth or actual citizenship.
What is the population of Brittany France right now?
Brittany was home to 3 120 288 inhabitants in 2007 (latest official figures published on dec 30, 2009), on an area of 27 208 km2. The population density is 115 inhabitants per sq km, the same as France at large.
Wooden areas represent more than 28% of mainland France.
The forest of Orleans is the single-largest forest in France; it is 350 square kilometers wide (34 600 ha)
The forest of the Landes is the biggest patch of forest in western Europe. It is about one million square kilometers wide.
Do France and Ireland have the same government?
No. France and Ireland are two different countries, so they each have their own governments. They are both republics and have a president, but in Ireland's case, the president is head of state, not head of government, whereas France has a different system.
How far from Normandy beach France to saint lo France?
St Lo is about 20 km ( 12 miles) south of the D-Day Normandy beaches
What was happening in France on 1789?
The French Revolution which was started by the storming of the Bastille
Is Vincent vangough from France?
Vincent van Gogh, for whom color was the chief symbol of expression, was born in Groot-Zundert, Holland. The son of a pastor, brought up in a religious and cultured atmosphere, Vincent was highly emotional and lacked self-confidence. Between 1860 and 1880
What month does the schools end in France?
Depends of the school, the age, the class, the timetable. Generally between 4:30PM and 6PM, but on Wednesdays and Saturdays, there is no class on the afternoon so school ends generally between 12AM and 1PM.
Devise 5 more webquest questions about the Olympics and find the answers?
It has been confirmed that Michael Jackson has died this was dissapointing news for his fans one ages 6 and the other aged 7 as the summer dates have been cancelled ;)
Something that's unique is something of which there's no other example. So that's it for the Eiffel Tower.
Who overthrew Charles x in France in 1830 and what kind of government was established?
Charles was overthrown for a number of reasons:
- Many people felt threatened by his extremist religious views, he was a Roman catholic and still believed in the divine right of kings. He proposed a sacrilege law, which mean that anybody caught damaging or defacing a Roman catholic church or item in the church would be subjected to execution. This led people to think that Charles wanted a return to the "Ancien Regime" where the church had a lot of power over things such as education, and even politics. Extreme Catholic policies.
- Refusal to remove the double vote for rich nobility. This led to outrage from the Liberals because he had willingly broken the rules of the charter.
- Refusal to compensate the emigres after they lost much of their land and money just to benefit worthless aristocrats.
- Lack of political skill
- Tried to dismantle the charter, which did not go down well with the Liberals or the Pays-Legal.
- Didn't use the military to back up his initiative. Led to failure when riots occurred because he did not have militant support. He underestimated the amount of people that would rebel against him. He didn't arrest any potential leaders of uprisings so they were all free to protest against him. When there were riots in Paris, he did not have enough troops present to protect him, or the aristocracy from the threat of the lower class rioters.
- Alienated all social classes. Charles did not care much for the lower class and only focused on the old rich aristocracy that had prospered during the Ancien Regime.
- Many people were very against a return to the Ancien Regime because it had been so tough for them the first time.
- Personality and personal qualities. Arrogant and thought he knew everything when really he was very uneducated in some of the things he needed to know most about, e.g. politics.
What president was in France during the constitutional convention?
It was Thomas Jefferson:) not George Washington!!!!!!
What exact date did they start building the Eiffel Tower?
technically he didn't build it, he just designed it. it was finished in 1889
What gift did France give to America in 1886?
The Statue of Liberty! The l886 monument was delivered ten years too late ( even if you allow for slow transit of sailing ships).It almost goes without saying the Staue of Liberty would not have been built if not for the hammering activities- of the Newspaper bigwigs of the time such as Joseph Pulitzer. The Federal Government was in a very real sense, reluctant to get involved- the star shaped base of the statue on Bedloe"s Island ( now called Liberty Isle) was part of an old Fort. It was something of a controversial use of Federal moneys and the real ( Clinchers) were aggressive newspaper publishers. As far as known there was no popular referendum, unlike that on an unbuilt (sensibly) baseball stadium in the meadowlands the voters voted down some years ago.
Who nationalized Major Banks and industries in France?
After the liberation of France in 1946, the first elected national assembly decided that four of the largest banks, some public utilities, most coal mines, as well as many of the top insurance companies be nationalized. This was due to partly because its what the resistance groups from the war had wanted; but also due to the fact that years before the war the government was slowly nationalizing many of the most important industries. France often gave financial assistance to companies that did important jobs. This led to a small amount of state ownership in these companies. Industries making the most important supplies like gunpowder and matches had been nationalized for decades prior to the war. So in reality your question has many answers, from the first national assembly after WW2(the one i believe your looking for), or perhaps the Ancien Regime who nationalized the tobacco industry, as well as a few others.
Which capital of France was controlled by Germany?
Paris was occupied by Nazi Germany from 1940-1944. During that time, the Occupied French government was given limited autonomy and allowed to govern from the southern French city of VIchy.
Can you see the Eiffel Tower no matter where you are in France?
Yes you can see the Eiffel tower from the empire state building on a clear day with a powerful enough telescope due to the curvature of the earth the light bends off the see and you could potentially see although this unlikely due to the clouds.
This is factually true and my scientific brain tells me that the curvature of the earth reflects light and therefore with a powerful telescope you could in theory see the top of 1 tower from the other , however there is only 1 telescope in the world that could do this and it is in my shed.
How long has France had a unitary semi-presidential republic?
The French republican regime is now described as semi-presidential. The president gained in influence with the introduction of a 5-year presidential term. Members of the National Assembly (the lower chamber of the Parliament) are now elected just after the presidential election, allowing in practice, the leading party to have a stable majority.
What is the name of the dry brandy distilled in south west France?
ther are a number. Cognac, from Cognac region, Armagnac from Landes, Marc etc
How do citizens participate in France?
The most obvious participation in public affairs in France is by using one's right to vote. It is also very frequent to participate in non-profit organisations, they exist everywhere at every scale and for every purpose (even sports clubs are often using that "association" formula).
In France you have great landscapes and thousands of historical buildings. There is the world's most visited museum, famous landmarks and unexpected romantic spots. And thousands of interesting details.
A good start to begin with is the French tourist office website (in link).
What are facts about how French schools are different compared to English schools?
they have really weird times and they used to have school on saturdays. now they have no school on saturdays or wednesdays
What is a type of bowls played in French villages?
urgent question! i need it by Tuesday 29th of July
