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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
Do you have to be born in France to be president of France?
It's not an obligation to be born in France to be president. However, you have to be of French nationality.
This is very rare, except maybe for older men in the south-western tip of France where the beret was popular. In other regions you are more likely to see people wearing caps, but they are falling out of use too (the baseball caps are popular with the younger genration, though). One would maybe wear a beret when going to a football or rugby game to support the national team.
Where in France is Alsace found?
Many, many things! Historically, Alsace has been a region of both Germany and France, giving it a unique mixture of French and German culture. Because of the international importance of its capital, Strasbourg, Alsace is politically one of the most important regions in the European Union.
Alsatian cuisine has also become popular beyond Europe; a dish "a l'Alsacienne" means it's garnished with sauerkraut, a traditionally German dish.
What is the name of the famous museum in Madrid?
There are many world famous art museums in Spain. One is the Gugenheim museum in Barcelona. Another is the Prado museum in Madrid.
What are the names of two churches in France?
Sacré-Coeur Basilica, Paris sits on a hill overlooking the city.
Notre Dame de Paris sits on the Ile de la Cite' in the Seine in Paris.
Are there famous people in Paris?
Gaspard Ulliel! Oh la la, il est tres sexy! Je ne sais pas la rue, mais, regarde et possible, tu peux voir!
There are many famous people that live in Paris. These include Kanye West, Kristen Stewart, Johnny Depp, as well as Natalie Portman.
How Many things caused the financial problems that faced France by 1789?
The French government elected in 2002, adopted a policy of
- not cutting any public spending,
- contributing to the general activity by public borrowing
- and cutting taxes for parts of the population
Who was the eighth president of France?
The numbering of French presidents depends on which political periods are included.
The Second and Third Republics (1848-1852,1871-1940)
Including Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte as the sole President of the Second Republic makes the 7th President of the Third Republic, Félix Faure, the 8th president overall, serving 1895-1899.
The Third Republic (1871-1940)
Faure's successor, Émile Loubet, was the 8th President of the Third Republic, 1899-1906.
The Fifth Republic (1958-present)
There have only been 6 Presidents of the Fifth Republic alone.
Is Nicolas Sarkozy the prime minister or president?
Nicolas Sarkozy is the 23rd and current President of the French Republic and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra.
Are the highest mountains in France the Alps?
Yes.
Answer:
The Alps are located in several countries ( Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany and France) and are not entirely in any one country.
What part of France is the nations center of commerce and industry?
The region of Nord Pas de Calais has the highest concentration of industry: other industrial regions include parts of Rhone Alpes, Franche Comté, Alsace and Lorraine (all in central eastern and northeast France) , as well as the Paris region
Biarritz is renowned for being one of Europe's first surf boarding centres. Full Stop.
Its history, climate, geographical location, beauty, sophisticated culture all add to the coastal, beach and alfresco experience. Its coastal currents and good [warm] all year round weather make for excellent surfing. Matt WH - Epsom, Surrey, England.
Which supports the idea that France was first unsure about who would win the war?
It first kept its help a secret
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What is come to Paris in french?
This is a silly question with no real answer, whoever thought of this question is stupid
What bay lies to the west of France?
The Atlantic ocean borders France to the West. Close to Brittany (the Westernmost tip of France, part of it may be called "la mer d'Iroise", especially when professionals (fishermen, meteorologists, etc..) speak of that zone. Up from the Northern of Brittany there is the English Channel.
What is the royal standard of the kings of France?
This was the ORIFLAMME - essemtially a blood-red flag, but see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriflamme
What kind of colonies did France build?
AMERICAS
- Canada (some of Canada) -- New France (1534–1763), and nearby lands: such as Acadia, Newfoundland, Hudson Bay, Saint Lawrence River, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Quebec
- United States (some of the US) -- Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (1650–1733), French Louisiana (23.3% of the current country) (1672–1804) (sold by Napoleon I)
- Haiti (1627–1804)
- French Guiana (1643- )
- Guadeloupe (1635- )
- ÃŽles des Saintes (1648- )
- Marie-Galante (1635- )
- la Désirade (1635- )
- Martinique (1635- )
- Clipperton Island (1711- )
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon (1604- )
- Collectivity of Saint Martin (1624- )
- Saint Barthélemy (1648-1784, 1878- )
AFRICA
- Morocco (1912–1956) (protectorate) (89% of the current territory)
- Algeria (1830–1962)
- Tunisia (1881–1956) (protectorate)
- Ivory Coast (1843–1960)
- Benin -- French Dahomey (1883–1960)
- Mali -- French Sudan (1883–1960)
- Guinea -- French Guinea (1891–1958)
- Mauritania (1902–1960)
- Niger (1890–1960)
- Senegal (1677–1960)
- Burkina Faso -- French Upper Volta (1896–1960)
- Togo -- French Togoland (1918–1960)
- Chad (1900–1960)
- Republic of Congo -- French Congo (1875–1960)
- Gabon (1839–1960)
- Cameroon (partial) -- French Cameroon (91% of current Cameroon) (1918–1960)
- Madagascar (1896–1960)
- Mauritius -- Isle de France (1715–1810)
- Djibouti -- French Somaliland (1862–1977)
- Mayotte (1841- )
- Seychelles (1756–1810)
- Comoros (1866–1975)
- Réunion (1710- )
ASIA
- Laos -- French Indochina (protectorate) (1893–1954)
- Cambodia -- French Indochina (protectorate) (1863–1953)
- Vietnam -- French Indochina (protectorate) (1858–1954)
- India (some of the country) -- Arkat (protectorate) (1692–1750), Pondichery (1765–1954), Karikal (1725–1954), Mahe (1721–1954), Yanaon (1723–1954), Chandernagor (1673–1952),Trincomalee (1782–1784)
- China (some of the country) -- Kouang-Tchéou-Wan (1898–1946), French Concession of Shanghai (1849–1946), Tianjin (1860–1946) and Hankou (1898–1946)
- Lebanon -- French Lebanon (1920–1943) (French Mandate of Lebanon)
- Syria -- French Mandate of Syria (1920–1946)
OCEANIA
- French Polynesia -- (1843- )
- New Caledonia (1853- )
- Vanuatu -- the New Hebrides (1887–1906)
- Wallis and Futuna (1887-)
France also claims lands in Antarctica.
What are French words for the song Scotland the brave?
Prêter l'oreille à quand la nuit tombe
Entendre ! Entendre les tuyaux appellent,
Et fièrement appelant fort,
En bas thro › le vallon.
Là où les collines dorment,
Maintenant sentir le sang un-sautant,
Haut comme les esprits des vieil hommes de montagne.
Dominer dans la renommée galante,
L'Ecosse mon hame de montagne,
Haut mai que vos normes fières ondulent merveilleusement,
La terre de mon haute tentative,
La terre de la rivière brillant,
La terre de mon coeur pour jamais,
L'Ecosse le courageux.
Haut dans le Pays de montagne brumeux,
Hors par les îles violettes,
Courageux est les coeurs ce battement
En dessous des cieux écossaiss.
Sauvage est les vents pour vous rencontrer,
Etauncher sont les amis qui vous saluent,
Le type comme l'amour qui brille des yeux de la jeune fille justes.
Dominer dans la renommée galante,
L'Ecosse mon hame de montagne,
Haut mai que vos normes fières ondulent merveilleusement,
La terre de mon haute tentative,
La terre de la rivière brillant,
La terre de mon coeur pour jamais,
L'Ecosse le courageux.
Eloigné de dans les lieux ensoleillés,
Triste est les visages écossaiss,
Le désir pour sentir le baiser
De pluie écossaise douce.
Où les cieux de tropique rayonnent,
L'amour règle le coeur un-rêvant,
Le désir et rêvant pour la patrie encore.
Dominer dans la renommée galante,
L'Ecosse mon hame de montagne,
Haut mai que vos normes fières ondulent merveilleusement,
La terre de mon haute tentative,
La terre de la rivière brillant,
La terre de mon coeur pour jamais,
L'Ecosse le courageux.
Why is the Eiffel Tower romantic?
This is a matter of personal appreciation, but Paris certainly is a favorite destination for couples wishing to enjoy their honeymoon. You can visit historical, dramatic places and minutes after watch the Seine river going by while quietly sitting on a bench.
Paris, as any other exotic location, dazzles a person's eyes with the aforesaid reasons. Also, the beauty of Paris and the contrast of it from one's own city brings a feeling of excitement and experience that one has not felt before. Great place to rekindle romance and fall in love again because its spontaneous rather than routine.
Who is the current french queen?
france has not king or queen, the last name queen was maria antonieta. she was beheaded in 1793. france is now a republic and therefore has a president instead of a king and queen. The current president is Nicolas Sarkozy and he is married to Carla Bruni (his third wife!).
What is the name of France 4 overseas departments?
The first one is the venzasulae. next is the quatre neuf. then is the soixante and finally the cent.
