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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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What is Frances living standard?
Frances social welfare policies and well management have given it some of the highest living standards in the world exceeding the US and much of Europe. It has the 8th highest living standard in the world.
How much do mountains cover France?
The five mountain ranges in France, by decreasing height:
- The French Alps, (on the Italian border - here is located the 'Mont Blanc', Europe's highest point, 4810 meters),
- Pyrénées, (on the south, straddling the Spanish border; in Spanish: Los Pirineos),
- [Massif du] Jura, (on the East alongside Switzerland)
- Massif Central, (in central/ south central France)
- Vosges (eastern France)
In France when can students drop out of school?
the graduating pattern for French students is quite similar to that in UK or in US. Students have to obtain their baccalauréat at the end of senior high school to be allowed in universities. Then some diplomas can be obtained in a two-year course (DUT: diplôme universitaire de technologie, BTS: brevet de technicien supérieur, ), in three years (Licence), four years (maitrise - a diploma which is bound to disappear gradually), five years (master and associated diplomas), or doctorat.
What did England and France do to the Jewish people in medieval times?
The Vichy regime (1940-1944) collaborated with the Nazis and handed over about 76,000 Jews for deportation. Only about 3% of these survived. However, there was reluctance in some quarters to hand over Jews who were French citizens. About two-thirds of the Jewish community in France was not deported.
What should be noted here is that in Cevennes many Huguenot descendants saved many Jews from persecution.
What are two major cities in France?
France's capital city is Paris. Though Paris is quite small (fitting inside its ring road which is 35kms long) the Parisian suburbs stretch for a very long way.
The Parisian area is considered not just to include the Department 75 (Paris), but also 77 (Seine et Marne), 78 (Les Yvelines), 91, (Essone), 92 Haut de Seine), 93 (Seine St Denis), 94 (Val du Marne) 95 (Val du Oise). These are known as the departments of the Ile-de-France.
France's second city is Lyon in the department Rhone Alps (69).
What are important holidays or celebrations in Honduras?
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How many people serve in the supreme court of France?
There are 85 judges in the Court of Cassation of France, working in six separate divisions.
What did Napoleon do to strengthen France?
he did not weaken France but his last battle was the battle of Waterloo he weaken France then because he lost the battle of Waterloo so it was the end of napoleon at the battle.
Who was the prime minister of France in 1939?
Edouard Daladier (1884-1970) was Prime Minster of France from 1938-40. The Vichy regime handed him over to the Germans, who sent him to Buchenwald.
What plants live near Mont Blanc?
mostly animals like bulls, hippos, Deer and sometimes even Gorillas! not sure about any people though!
What are two ways that France is similar to New Zealand?
Although two distinct and separate countries, there are some similarities between Australia and New Zealand.
- Both countries have a unique indigenous people who occupied the country long before European settlers arrived. Australia has the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, while New Zealand has the Maori.
- Many town names in both countries reflect the unique language of the indigenous people.
- The indigenous people of each suffered displacement by the British in earlier genetaions.
- Each country has its own unique wildlife found nowhere else in the world. Australia is known for its marsupials, while New Zealand has the most unique array of birds which are not found in any other country.
- Both countries were charted to some extent by James Cook, though not discovered by him. As a result, both countries were claimed by the British, and became part of the British Empire.
- Both remain part of the Commonwealth.
- Whaling played an important part in the early history of each country.
- Dutch explorer Abel Tasman visited both countries prior to Cook's exploration.
- Apart from the indigenous languages, the main language in each country is English, with accents which have developed that are quite unique to each country.
- Both countries are entirely surrounded by oceans and seas, and not joined to any other landmass.
- Each country features both the Union Jack and the Southern Cross on a blue background for their flag. There are some differences in the flags, but both flags have these things in common.
- The two countries lie completely in the southern and eastern hemispheres, with proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
- Both countries rely strongly on agriculture, especially sheep and wool.
- Australia and New Zealand share the common heritage of the ANZAC tradition.
- Both countries have a high standard of living.
- Both countries are multi-cultural in their makeup.
- Both countries have a democratic government.
- Australia and New Zealand are very well-ranked in many major sports.
- Both countries are on the Indo-Australian tectonic plate.
Is Bordeaux France in the north east west or the south?
Bordeaux is a port and city in south-west France.
How do people in France who live in rural areas make a living?
French is famous for their romance, wine and cheese, and other stuff like that. But what it is most famous for is Paris! Many people go to France to go shopping in Paris. Paris is a beautiful place.
Fast Fact: Poutine comes from France!
What are some the famous buildings in Nantes France?
The most iconic building in France (for foreigners) must be the Eiffel tower. Notre-Dame cathedral, the Sacré-Coeur basilica, the Centre Pompidou (the inside-out building), the Arc De Triomphe are great landmarks too.
Does Spain or France have an overall higher elevation?
France has the higher elevation.
France - Mont Blanc 4,808 m (15,781 ft)
Spain - Pico de Teide (Tenerife) on Canary Island 3,718 m (12,198 ft)
There is some room for discussion. While France has the tallest peak in European Union, much of France is lowland areas. In contrast, much of Spain is on a mid-level plateau. This means the on average a place in Spain will have higher elevation than a place in France.
Which revolutionary government declared the abolition of France's monarchy?
The National Assembly on 21 September 1792.
What is the highest mountain in the Alps?
The tallest mountain in the Alps is the Mont Blanc (French name meaning white Mount), and is 4,810 m tall (15,781 ft). It is Europe's highest peak and it is located in south-eastern France, on the Italian border. The Italian name is Monte Bianco.
It is higher than any mountain in the 48 United States (i.e. excluding Alaska).
How many presidents has France had?
In terms of fundamental state laws, the French Republic is the fifth Republic.
What is the latitude and longitude of Paris France?
Latlongs of paris, France :
Latitude of paris, France = 48.818684
Longitude of paris, France= 2.43614
49 North, 2.5 East
No, Norway is a separate country in Northern Europe. Norway borders Sweden to the East and has an extensive coastline to the West. Norway also shares a border with Finland and Russia and is known internationally for it fjords.
What sentences or words do you need to know when traveling to France?
Here are a few useful phrases when travelling in a French country: # Hello - Bonjour # How are you? - Comment ca va? # Can you help me? - Pouvez vous m'aider? # Where can I find ...? - Ou se trouve le ...? # Do you speak English? - Parlez vous l'anglais? # Turn right - Tournez a droite # Turn left - Tournez a gauche # Straight Ahead - Continuez tout droit # How much does it cost? - Combien ca coute? # Where is the Eiffel Tower? - Pouvez vous m'indiquez ou se trouve la Tour Eiffel? # Kisses! - Bisous! # You are so beautiful - Vous etes tellement belle! There is one word that cannot be translated to any languages that only appears in the french language, the french use it to express a feeling of discontentement. The word is 'HOOnnnnn Olala'. When travelling to France, it is important to abide by strict rules of politeness. You should make sure to put in some of these words into your sentences: # Please - S'il vous plait # Thank You - Merci # Excuse me - Excusez moi # Sorry - Pardon # Good Day - Bonjour # Hello - Salut # Mrs/Miss/Mr - Madame/Mademoiselle/Monsieur # Bye Bye - Au revoir So for example, if you want to ask to a french person: 'Where is the bus station?' you should say: 'Bonjour, excuser-moi, merci, pardon madamme ou est la Gare s'il vous plait?'. Which translates to 'Hello, excuze me, thank you, sorry, Miss where is the bus station please?'. To say 'Thank you' you would respond by 'Ah Merci. Merci beaucoup. Merci a vous! Au revoir Madame! Bonne journee!'. Which literrarly translates to 'O! Thank you! Thank you very much! Thank you to you! See you later Mam! Have a nice day!'. There will be times where you will find yourself in a delicate situation. Here is a demontration. 'Bonjour! Ou es la gare s'il vous plait?'. You could end up with an answer such as: 'Ah oui la gare, c'est tres simple....'. In this case you just answer: 'Merci!'. And you ask the question to someone else ;-) You should know, that a french 'Bonjour' is always companied by the two cheek air kiss. Here is a demonstration. 'O! Bonjour Veronique!'/'Salut Sarah! Comment ca va?' kiss+kiss. From WikiAnswers.com, we wish you a pleasant trip to the land of the Hellos and goodbyes that never end. 'Bye! Au Revoir! Bisous! Merci! Salut! Merci encore! A plus tard! Merci! A tout a l'heure!'
What is the large island country northwest of France?
Great-Britain is a large island north-west of France. It is composed of England, Wales and Scotland.
What is the national flower of France?
Also, you pronounce it le flur de lees
Translated into English- The flower of the lily
'la fleur de lys' is the stylised lily flower which stands (or rather stood,because it was part of the old regime emblems) as a national emblem for France.
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