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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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Which famous building was constructed to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Bastille day?

The centrepiece and gateway of the International Exposition of 1889 was the Eiffel Tower; 14 July 1989 saw the opening of the new opera house, the Opéra Bastille.

Louis IX of France and what he was famous for?

The 1754 to 1793 king of France was Louis XVI. Louis XVI was also known the King of the French from 1791 to 1792. He was known historically for conflicting with nobility as historical information states that he wanted to increase the tolerance toward the non-Catholics, remove the taille, and abolish serfdom.

Why is French spoken in Jersey?

Your question does not make sense. A "francophone" is a person who likes speaking French. Some people in Jersey speak French, many many more speak English. In some rural districts they still speak a 'Jersey patois', a mix of old French and old English.

Activities in France?

nothing because they are french

How old do you need to be to drive a moped in France?

A moped (or scooter of no more than 50cc) can be used from age 14 in France. It is necessary to obtain the BSR (Brevet de Sécurité Routière) beforehand. The BSR is part of the school curriculum.

How are snails cooked in France?

Put plainly, the French eat tons (or, more specifically, metric tons) of snails. According to a Reuters report, France consumes around 30,000 metric tons of escargot each year. And while estimates are just that—estimates—the French Embassy in the U.S. tweeted than an estimated 500 million snails are eaten in France yearly.

What are 2 countries that border France that speak french?

There are 5 countries that border France that speak French:

  1. Andorra
  2. Belgium
  3. Luxembourg
  4. Monaco
  5. Switzerland


The border of Italy also has French speakers.

Famous French drink?

une boisson au citron - lemon drink

une boisson aux fruits - fruit punch

une boisson aux oranges - orange drink

une boisson gazeuse - carbonated drink

une boisson gazeuse aux oranges sans sucre - sugarfree carbonated orange drink

une boisson gazeuse à l'orange - carbonated orange drink

une boisson gazeuse à la pomme - carbonated apple drink

une boisson à l'eau minérale aux extraits d'orange - orange-flavored mineral water

une boisson à l'eau minérale aux extraits de thé - tea-flavored mineral water

du citron concentré - lemon juice concentrate

un cocktrail de fruit - fruit cocktail

un cola - cola

une eau minérale - mineral water

une eau minérale naturelle gazeuse - tonic water

une eau minérale naturelle saveur pomme - apple-flavored mineral water

un iced tea - iced tea

un jus d'ananas - pineapple juice

un jus de pamplemousse - grapefruit juice

un jus de pomme gazifié - carbonated apple juice

une limonade artisanale - artisan carbonated lemonade

un orange pressé avec pulpe - orange juice with pulp

un sirop de grenadine - grenadine syrup

un sirop de menthe verte - mint syrup

un sirop de pêche - peach syrup

un soda - soda

un soda light - light soda

un soda au citron - lemon soda

un soda aux extraits de citron - lemon soda

un thé glacé peu sucré - lightly sweetened iced tea

What is the minimum age required to be President of France?

You have to be at least 18 to run for President in France, but this is only one of the requirements. You also need to be sponsored by 500 great electors.

What do you call people who live in Paris?

The word "Parisian", i.e. someone from Paris, in Spanish is "Parisano."

Please note, though, that Paris is in France, not Spain, so Parisians will call themselves "Parisien," which is the French word for Parisian.

What France trade with Canada?

Canada trades with England: Oil and related products, Automotive goods, Energy and power, Creative and media related goods, Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals, Organic chemicals, Health Care, Advanced engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Financial services, and there are probably several other things as well.



Which explorer was the first European to sail the length of the Mississippi river in 1682?

The first French explorer in the New World was Jacques Cartier. On 20 April 1534 he sailed westwards with two ships, seeking a short route to the Indies. Having reached Newfoundland, he waited until the winter ice had cleared, and then sailed through a strait and explored a great bay, claiming the territory in the name of France. On a second journey Cartier returned to the bay on 10 August - the feast of St Lawrence - and named it after the saint. He then explored the river beyond, and before returning to France named it, too, after St Lawrence.
Jacques Cartier

What name is given to a french military cap?

It depends on the branch of service. In the U.S. Marines, known for tradition and excellence, a fatigue cap is properly called a 'soft cover', ans officer's cap is known as an 'officer's cover', while the Marines refer to their armored combat helmet as their 'Kevlar."

When was Notre Dame built in France?

Construction
In 1160, having become the "parish church of the kings of Europe", Bishop Maurice de Sully deemed the current Parisian cathedral unworthy of its lofty role, and had it demolished shortly after he assumed the title of Bishop of Paris. According to legend, de Sully had a vision of a glorious new cathedral for Paris, and sketched it in the dirt outside of the original church. To begin the construction, the bishop had several houses demolished and had a new road built in order to transport materials for the new church.

Construction began in 1163, during the reign of Louis VII, and opinion differs as to whether Bishop Maurice de Sully or Pope Alexander III laid the foundation stone of the cathedral. However, both were at the ceremony in question. Bishop de Sully went on to devote most of his life and wealth to the cathedral's construction.

Construction of the west front, with its distinctive two towers, only began circa 1200, before the nave had been completed. Over the construction period, numerous architects worked on the site, as is evidenced by the differing styles at different heights of the west front and towers. Between 1210 and 1220, the fourth architect oversaw the construction of the level with the rose window and the great halls beneath the towers. The towers were completed around 1245, and the cathedral was completed around 1345.

Timeline of construction
1160. Bishop Maurice de Sully (named Bishop of Paris), orders the original cathedral to be demolished.
1163. Cornerstone laid for Notre Dame de Paris - construction begins
1182. Apse and choir completed.
1196. Nave completed. Bishop de Sully dies.
1200. Work begins on Western Façade.
1225. Western Façade completed.
1250. Western Towers and North Rose Window completed
1250–1345. Remaining elements completed

Does France have a president king and prime ministers?

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Africa is a continent, not a country. It has over 50 countries. Different countries have different political systems, so some countries have prime ministers and some have presidents. Many have both as a president is normally the head of state and the prime minister is a separate role, being the head of government.

Does France have a written constitution?

Yes France has a written constitution. The French Constitution was written in 1791 and is modeled after the US Constitution.

What mountain range separates France from Belgium and Switzerland?

There is no mountain range which fits this description.

The French-Belgian border is flat. No mountains.

The French-Swiss border follows The Alps and the Jura hills for part of the way. But part of this border is also flat.

What is one thing that is similar about France and the US?

Every country is similar to each other in some way..France is amazing though. A better question would be how it is different...

What is an important holiday in France?

Bastille Day, 14-July, is a French national holiday that celebrates the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14-Jul-1789. The Bastille was the prison in Paris and this event was a pre-cursor of the French Revolution.

What is the poulation of France?

estimated figures: 65,073,482 in Jan 2009

according to government estimates, on the 01 Jan 2009, France is home to 65,073,482 people:

- 62,448,977 people live in mainland France

- 1,854,505 people live in oversea departments

- 770,000 people live in oversea territories (smaller lands of different status)

About 5.9 million of foreign born-immigrants live in France (2007), but about 2,000,000 French nationals live abroad.

official figures for 2007, (published on the 31st of december, 2009)

The French population was officially numbered at 65,031,022 inhabitants in 2007, under the latest official census figures published on the 31st of December 2009. The latest figures available for 2007 were an estimated population 63,753,000, but the figure had no legal value.

According to the published population figures Decree, the population in 2007 for mainland France was 63,202,100 inhabitants and a further 1,828,922 million in the oversea regions, plus 51,305 for smaller oversea communities.

The most populated regions are the parisian area "Ile de France" (11.74 million inhabitants in 2007, up from 11.67 million in 2006, "Rhône-Alpes" (6.21 million inhabitants up from 6.17 in 2006) and "Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur" (4.944 million up from 4.89 en 2006)