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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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winter is the best season of year
because you go skiing having snowball fights and ice-scating in winter you can go in front of the fire , wear your warm clothes on and drink hot coffee
France is a rich country because of its industrial past and agriculatural exports. It was a major power and managed to retain some of its economical influence, as companies and businesses worked to stay abreast of new techniques.
Why didn't France become a Protestant nation?
Because Spain tried to keep all of Europe as Catholics but f=France wanted something different because they hated England
What is the large body of water between England and France?
The English Channel. The French call it Le Manche.
Are famous people associated with Lyon in France?
- Frederique Bangue (athlete)
- Karim Benzema (footballer)
- Cedric Bardon (footballer)
- Alain Caveglia (footballer)
Gerard Desarques (mathematician)
- Martine Roure (politician)
- Jacques Sabon (typefounder)
- Pierre Quinon (pole vaulter)
- Jean Martinon (conductor and composer)
What is a pull factor for France?
one push factor of France is space is scarce. a pull factor would be better economic opportunity if coming from a place like africa or india.
What building materials are used in Paris France?
The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, it has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world.
What percentage of people in France have access to food?
--- in 2007, for students having passed the baccalaureate (general series) : 99.3% undertook further studies, and 74.3% of students having passed a technological baccalaureate. The average rate is 87.6% considering all students.
--- 524.000 students passed the baccalaureate in 2007. This is a success rate of 64.2% out of the total generation.
--- about 56% of the total age class is going to university.
Why did Thomas Jefferson go to France?
Thomas Jefferson went to France to ask for assistance in the Revolutionary. His mission was a complete success because France assisted with training, troops, and ships.
What breeds of horse originated from France?
The Canadian Horse originated from horses sent to Canada by the French King, Louis XIV.
What are any other major cities in France besides Paris?
There are lots of other places to visit in France.
Marseilles is birthplace to many famous artist and is very close to the Mediterranean sea it has lots of music, culture and great food.
Lyon has the city's architectural landmarks are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The international headquarters of Interpol, is based in Lyon. It's famous for its finest chefs and gastronomical cuisine.
Toulouse
This city is situated in south-west France on the banks of the River Garonne. It's the business center for the information and biotechnology industries and the headquarter for Airbuses. It's the most favored destination for trade fairs and conventions. It is also considered as an educational hub, with more than 120,000 students, studying in its university, also the oldest in Europe.
Nice
The city's major tourist attraction especially, for honeymooners, is the French Riviera. It has the most delightful coastline, full of finest resorts. Its flower market is known for rare and exotic flower collection. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate throughout the year.
Nantes
This city is just 35 miles away from the sea, therefore enjoys an enviable coastline. It has diversified itself into both; a cultural as well as an industrial region. The city museum, 'The Musée des Beaux-Arts', has one of the most important art collections of France.
Strasbourg
The city gardens are known for their blend of the French and German landscape architecture. The European parliament is located in this city. It's a transport center for France, with the road, rail and river communications based here.
Montpellier
The famous summer festival, 'Festival de Radio France et Montpellier' of opera and music is held in this city. The festival included concerts, movies and art discussions. Most city tourist attractions are for free, held in historic courtyards.
There are tons more but I think this will do.
What type of landforms does France have?
The major landforms of France are:mountains, hills, plains and rivers.
Which countries was not controlled by France in the mid-1800s?
Timor-Leste, Mongolia, Japan, Venezuela, Iran, Iceland and Lichtenstein were not controlled by France in the mid-1800s.
What is the human environmental interaction for France?
In France, the people use many nuclear plants to produce energy. the plants produce mass amounts of smoke and chemicals. these chemicals produce pollution for France. The bioproduct of the nuclear reaction is radioactive material. This material is harmful to the environment. the french also are a part of deforestation to build homes and other structures. on the other hand, France plants trees and is part of the go green program. you could say that France has both negative and positive reactions towards the environment.
Why is climate change affecting france?
France has four zones. Each of these zones promotes certain activities. It has humid seaside areas, a semi-continental zone, a intermediate zone, and a northern zone. The south has a more constant temperature than the northern latitudes.
Why french schools are shut on Wednesday's?
Most schools are open on Wednesday mornings (there is no Wednesday break from junior high school and up). It is considered good for young children to have a break during their week. Wednesday is the day when children can play sports, and when part-time working mothers stay home.
What airlines fly into France?
Depending on the airport in France, there are a variety of airlines that fly into France. For example, Delta, Air France, US Airways, Brussels Airlines, EVA Airlines, and Swiss all fly into Paris, France.
When it was the storming of the Bastille day why were the people of France angry?
It happened because of the peasants displeasure with the way the government and the king worked. The king was seen as ineffective and indecisive. The root cause was the huge French National debt that Louis XVI had inherited and the cost of such things as the French support for the American Revolution which was accompanied by high taxation and an unfair tax code. A popular uprising then took place called the Storming of the Bastille.
No more than a dollar, actual value is closer to 15 - 25 cents based on wear.
Thee are millions of this vintage coin out there!
What is France's land made up of?
547,030 square kilometers, 211,209 square miles. what about that little island thing off to the side and kinda under it? its owned by France too, right?
Where were the first Olympics held in France at?
France has hosted five Olympic Games: Summer Games: 1900 and 1924 - Paris Winter Games: 1924 - Chamonix
1968 - Grenoble
1992 - Albertville The 1924 Games were held concurrently and were considered one Games. It was not until afterwards that the IOC decided to designate Chamonix as the first Winter Olympic Games.
Why did the French settle in Mississippi?
The French explored the Mississippi because they wanted to find new lands and build trading posts.
