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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
Where could one buy toy trains in France?
There are many online sites where a person from France can purchase toy trains. Among these online sites are "Nextag", "eBay", and "Amazon". Prices at all of these sites are very reasonable.
What are the two seas that are on the coast of France?
the Mediterranean sea borders southern France, the North Atlantic Ocean the South West whilst the English Channel and the Dover Straits the North West
What colour are the telephone boxes in France?
I have been asked this question about 15 years ago in a pub quiz. We answered green and it was wrong. Unfortunately I don't remember what the answer was. It's difficult to answer this question now that phone booths are redundant because of mobile phones. I asked someone who has worked in France recently and they replied "The only ones I've seen are made of glass. In the good old days they were yellow. I think." Yellow sounds good because as a public service they need to be visible (the reason New York taxis are yellow) but because of the sheer lack of information I'm wondering if there was a standard color at all.
What was the first violent incident of the French Revolution?
None at all that you could call 'tragic'. It would be another 3 to 4 years before the start of the tragic period called The Terror with its mass executions under the Guillotine.
The only dramatic (rather than tragic) occurrence in the first months of the Revolution was the storming of the Bastille by a crowd of Parisians. It was a reaction to rumors that the king was calling in soldiers to forcibly disband the meeting of the National Assembly that had been established a month before. Also, rumors went that the King had been locking up all kinds of political enemies and probably also some champions of the new democracy in the Bastille.
The rumors about the soldiers were at least much exaggerated. Louis XVI was - if anything - a much too kindly man for his own good. Plus, he had just fired his Finance minister for trying to misinform the Assembly and was seriously trying to work things out with them.
As to the assumed political prisoners: the Bastille was a semi-open institution, guarded by a small contingent of mostly elderly soldiers. It turned out to contain 8inmates, six convicted for serious crimes and two that had been put there because of serious psychiatric problems. One of them was the infamous Marquis De Sade (name-giver of the word sadism) who had been shouting daily from his Bastille windows into the street below that his imprisonment was a conspiracy against him by his family and the authorities. It was probably he who gave people the idea that the Bastille was a dark and cruel place.
Which two French regions lie in south central and southeastern France?
the two main mountainous regions in France are the Alps in South-East France, straddling the border between France and Italy, and the Pyrénées, located in the South West, separating France and Spain.
What are ten cities in France?
List 1: most populated French towns
List 2: most populated urban areas in France
(answer updated Oct. 10, 2010)
the 20 most populated French towns
Rank / Town / Population
1 Paris 2 193 030
2 Marseille 852 395
3 Lyon 472 330
4 Toulouse 439 453
5 Nice 348 721
6 Nantes 283 025
7 Strasbourg 272 123
8 Montpellier 253 712
9 Bordeaux 235 178
10 Lille 225 789
11 Rennes 207 922
12 Reims 183 500
13 Le Havre 179 751
14 Saint-Étienne 175 318
15 Toulon 166 537
16 Grenoble 156 793
17 Dijon 151 543
18 Angers 151 108
19 Le Mans 144 164
20 Nîmes 143 468
Source : list (updated Feb 2010) of the 60 most populated French towns on the insee website.
the 15 more populated urban areas in France
Rank / urban area / Pop
1 Paris 11 836 970
2 Lyon 1 757 180
3 Marseille-Aix-en-Provence 1 618 369
4 Lille 1 163 934
5 Toulouse 1 118 472
6 Bordeaux 1 009 313
7 Nice 999 678
8 Nantes 768 305
9 Strasbourg 641 853
10 Toulon 600 740
11 Rennes 577 680
12 Douai-Lens 546 294
13 Grenoble 532 749
14 Rouen 525 643
15 Montpellier 514 473
Source : list (updated July 2010) of the 30 main urban areas by population on the insee website.
for both lists, the figures are based on the most recent official data (2007), the figures being certified after a two-year gap by the national statistics body (insee)
What is a directory rule adopted in France?
A directory rule in France refers to a legal or regulatory principle that provides guidance on how to interpret and apply laws, but is not strictly binding. It serves as a framework for decision-making while allowing for flexibility and discretion in specific cases. Directory rules can be found in various areas of law, including administrative and civil law, and they help ensure that legal provisions are implemented in a manner that is reasonable and just.
Do you need a passport to go to France?
Yes. You need a passport to travel between any two countries, or at the very least a birth certificate. It's untrue that you need a passport to travel between any two countries. Whilst you do need a passport to travel between England and France, that's because the UK opted out of the Schengen Agreement, which abolished passport controls between most EU countries. So, for example, you don't need a passport to travel between France and Germany, or Spain and Austria, or any of the other 25 countries signed up to the Schengen agreement.
What is France's official language?
French is the only official language in France. Many other dialects and languages are spoken in France but none have official status or recognition.
Why is France divided into regions and department then communes?
the "Départements" are smaller. At the time they were created, the chief town of the department had to be no more than a day ride from any point of the department. There are now 96 of them in mainland France. Regions are bigger, there are 22 ot them in mainland France. They are made of several departements, like the former 'provinces' they more or less replaced.
Does France give or receive foreign aid?
In 2004 France was the third-largest donor country in absolute terms.
It was the fifth-largest donor considering the percentage of GDP (after Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands) and ahead of the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan.
(source OECD, official development assistance 2004)
How are Switzerland and France connected?
Switzerland and France are connected by Railways and Roadways. Switzerland and France also share ownership of Geneva International Airport.
What is France good at the Olympics games?
At the Summer Games, France has won their most medals, and most gold medals, in fencing and cycling.
At the Winter Games, France has won their most medals, and gold medals, in alpine skiing. Then comes figure skating and biathlon.
What school did Henri Toulouse-Lautrec go to?
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec attended Lycee Condorcet. The school was founded in Paris, France in 1803. Toulouse-Lautrec was a painter and illustrator.
What famous structure stands in France?
The Eiffel tower is one of the most iconic and recognizable structures worldwide and stands in Paris, France.
Where did The Beatles play in France?
The Beatles got their first major international break playing in clubs in Hamburg Germany. Other European countries they toured were Sweden, Denmark, Holland and Germany.
