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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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Who made the Eiffel Tower in Paris?
Eiffel Tower
The French engineer Gustave Eiffel designed the Eiffel Tower. The tower, arguably the most well-known monument in the world, is the tallest structure in Paris. It was completed in 1889, and it has had several hundred million visitors since it opened. A workforce of about 250 riveted in excess of 18,000 pieces of iron together to erect this long-lived landmark (it was not originally slated to be left standing), which has a structural design credited to Maurice Koechlin.
Though named after a project of Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower - symbol of Paris - has its structural concept and form from the responsible chief engineer Maurice Koechlin. Koechlin was an engineer of outstanding ingenuity and well versed in the structural techniques of his time. He possessed therefore the best qualifications for evolving such technically innovative conceptions for which Eiffel and his firm were renowned.
The Eiffel Tower was named after and designed by Gustave Eiffel. Gustave was also assisted by engineers Émile Nouguier and Maurice Koechli. The main architect was Stephen Sauvestre. Before the Eiffel Tower was built, a total of 50 engineers made 5,300 blueprints. The Eiffel Tower was a big structure, and probably many people built it. Many research resources listed a number too big or too small, but I finally settled on a number I found in more than one research database, which is around 300.
The European landmark, the Eiffel Tower (in French, la Tour Eiffel, pronounced la two-er eff-ell) was designed by and named after French engineer Gustave Eiffel. It was opened on May 6, 1889.
Its structural design was by Maurice Koechlin; its architects were Koechlin, Emile Nougier and Stephen Sauvestre.
Built as the entrance to the 1889 Exposition Universelle, the Paris World Fair held to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution, it is an iron lattice structure, 324m (1,063 ft) tall, built in 1889, and has become one of the world's most recognizable and iconic buildings. It is located on the Champ de Mars, in Paris. Originally disliked by many, it became fashionable to criticize the tower, though the people of Paris came to accept it.
What country is next to France'?
The countries that are directly next to France, or border France, are Spain, Andorra, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Suriname, and Brazil.
Other countries that are near France include the UK, the Netherlands, Portugal, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Guyana.
Napoleon gain power in France?
He established a new legal code. He modernized Paris. Religious Freedom was guaranteed. He created a stronger centralized government Education systems in France changed. Four grades of school were set up; primary, secondary, lycées (schools run on military lines) and technical schools. Peasants; Napoleon made sure that they could keep their land by eradicating Feudalism not to mention defeating the Austrians, Russians, Prussians & so on....
Louis XIV ruled France in an absolute?
King Louis XIV ruled France as an absolute monarch. He ruled for a little over 72 years and is the countries longest ruling King.
Why is the rooster the national animal of France?
The Latin word "Gallus" means both "Gallic, related to Gaulish people" and "rooster". Some antique coins were marked by a rooster, but the bird wasn't at the time an emblem for Gaulish tribes.
In the Middle Ages the rooster is a religious symbol, due to the Good Book story. This is why it is nowadays, still standard to find a rooster on most churches.
In the Renaissance era the rooster is progressively associated with the emerging national idea. Under the Valois and Bourbons dynasties, the king's effigy is often associated with the bird on medals and coins. The rooster is a minor emblem, but is present in the Louvre and Versailles.
The revolutionaries in search of emblems adopt it as a symbol of the national identity.
After 1830 by Decree of the king Louis-Philippe, the rooster adorns the flag of the National Guard.
After WWI, the Elysée palace has a grille decorated with the rooster, the 'grille du coq', still in place today . During WWI, propaganda posters and newpapers caricatures consecrate the rooster as an allegory of French courage. The reference to Gaulish tribes fighting against the Romans add a romantic flavour to the symbol. The rooster is the symbol of France as a country with peasant origins, proud, determined, courageous and fecond.
A port city in northern France?
There are a number of cities in Wales and on the island of Ireland that are northwest of France, such as, but not limited to: Cardiff, Wales; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
What is the is third estate of France?
They sought recognition, a voice in the affairs of state and Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
How long did it take to finish Notre Dame?
it isn't finished it always has to be rebuilt!
Not altogether true; certainly N-D needs constant maintenance, but it was built from 1170 to 1340 to a single plan, which has not been changed since. This makes it very different from most Cathedrals, which do indeed change and evolve over the centuries. The only significant change in N-D is the nature of the spire, which was originally timber and lead, but was replaced with cast iron in the 19th century.
It means "you are my love", but if you are expressing this, it is probably in a familiar or intimate situation. This would be "Eres mi amor". The "tú" can be added, but is not necessary.
What are the famous sports in France?
The national sport is cycling. They, like almost everyone else in the world, play Association Football. They also play Rugby Football (mainly in the south) and tennis. Horse racing (especially trotting) is widespread, as are other equestrian sports. This does not mean that minority sports like badminton, table tennis and volleyball don't get played in France, but they have never displayed any taste for cricket, baseball or American football.
However, the sport most played in France has to be BOULE. There are many varieties of this, but the commonest is Pétanque, played with steel balls (originally cannon balls) on any old piece of waste ground or, at competition level, in a Boulodrome.
French people play a variety of sports just like any other country. Soccer, rugby and tennis are three of the most prominent sports. Handball, badminton, ping-pong and basketball come in close behind.
NB: I am French and live in France,
What is the name of the tunnel between great Britain and France?
The English Channel Tunnel
Apparently the English call it the Eurotunnel and the French call it le Shuttle
How many weeks of school holidays in France?
There are 36 weeks of school a year.
Holidays are usually as follows:
End of October - 1 week
February-2 weeks
Christmas - 2 weeks,
April - 2 weeks;
summer (June-September) 9 weeks
Why are people is France unhappy about their government?
The Urban workers were of the third estate class. they were least cared about even though the third estate paid the most taxes including necessities
Lille is located in northern France near the Belgian border
What do you call people from France in Spanish?
Singular: "frances" or "francesa".
Plural: "franceses" or "francesas".The first option is for male or generic; the second option for female. The male singular should have an accent on the "e"; but answers.com doesn't show special symbols correctly.
What vegestable is nantes famous for?
Most fruit and vegetables. The one named after the city is the Carotte Nantaise, which perversely is now mostly grown further North.
Was the Second Empire in France established immediately after the battle of Waterloo?
WAS the Second Empire in France established immediately after the battle of Waterloo?
What is the distance between France and Japan?
The distance between the above places is 5860 miles. This distance is point to point straight distance. The actual distance may vary according to the flight path chosen. Also this is not the airport to airport precise distance.
What is the french island called in the Mediterranean?
Corsica is a large French island in the Mediterranean.
Did France ever have a King or Queen?
France is no longer a monarchy. Spain and The United Kingdom maintained their monarchies as have a few other nations. Partially because of the success of the American Revolution that brought an end to British domination over the American Colonies, France undertook a revolution between 1789 and 1799 that resulted in the end of the monarchy. It sounds as if your question suggests that the reigning monarch in the French Monarchy was always a queen. This was generally not the case. As in the United Kingdom currently, the crown passes to the oldest direct male heir if there is one. This happens even if there is a female heir older than the oldest male. The crown passes to a female heir (as it did for Elizabeth II) if there is no direct male heir from the previous monarch. In the United Kingdom, this line of succession is controlled and defined by Parliament. Spain didnt have a monarch after 1936 when Franco took power until the restoration of King Juan Carlos.
What started the wars of religion in France?
It probably began there in the mid to late 2nd century with the expansion of the christian faith. however there are some who believe that It may have even been spread there by the Apostles, including the Apostle St James who is remembered in Santiago in Spain.
What countries speak French and only French?
English is mostly spoken in:
UK
Australia
New Zealand
US
Canada
and other countries
French is spoken in:
France
Canada
and is taught in many other countries such as Lebanon and Australia.
Both the French and English language are spoken in Canada.
France isn't good at anything at the moment, but they were quite good at football/soccer winning the World Cup and European Cup
