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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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Why do they speak french in the eurovision song contest?
Well, of course, they speak three languages - English, French and the host country's. English because, though only one country in Europe has English as its main language, everybody in Europe learns English as an international language; and French because it has been from the start the official language of Eurovision; French is an official language in more of the original Eurovision countries than any other (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg) and at the time was still the international language of diplomacy.
Is the fashion nice in France?
France is world's fashion hub. It's where most of the world's designers look when designing their own collections to find out what the season's trends and colors will be. This is due to France being the haute couture capital of the world. Couture means high dressmaking and these garments are typically produced in high-end design firms that are custom fitted to a clients. A couture garment is about 90 % hand sewn - using very specific and detailed techniques - if not 100% hand sewn by certified couture dressmakers. The French government has specific requirements that a design firm must meet in order to be considered a couture design house.
In short , the fashion in France is fabulous.
French-American, she grew up in the suburbs of Paris until she began school in the U.S. at the College of William and Mary.
Why is bordeaux called bordeaux?
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France. It is the world's major wine industry capital and home to the world's main wine fair. Bordeaux wine has been produced in the region since the 8th century. So it is named as Bordeaux. Last month I had gone for a trip to Bordeaux with my friends with the help of rusticvinestours.com and enjoyed a lot there Thanks a lot.
How old is the Prime Minister of France?
The current prime minister (chief executive) is Manuel Carlos Valls Galfetti, born August 13, 1962, who has been the Prime Minister of France since March 31, 2014.
The current president (2012-2017) is François Hollandewho was born on August 12, 1954.
What was the ancient city in France?
During the time of the Romans, it was called gaul, but after the fall of the Roman empire the people were called franks which morphed into france. :)
What is the name of the tiny country in the south-eastern of France?
There are two small countries south of France: Andorrawhich is nudged in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain; and Monaco on the French Riviera, close to Italy.
Which cave is found in the northernmost section of France?
Prehistoric caves are found in and around the Dordogne department in south-western France.
What year was Paris France established?
there is some evidence of human occupation of the site of Paris around 4000 years BC. The location at the time of the Romans was settled by the Gaulish tribe of the Parisii who gave their name to the city. It was first establish as a capital in theeyear 506 or 508 AD.
What did France call its colonies in Canada?
The French colonies in the New World (Canada, but not only) were called "la Nouvelle France" (New France in English).
What US state is France compared to because of its shape?
France is roughly the same size as Texas if you include oversea territories. It is midway between California and Texas if you consider mainland France only.
What is the French 'votre' in English?
Your is an English equivalent of 'votre'. The word in French may function as an adjective, in the case of its translation as 'your'. Or it may function as a noun, in the case of its translation as 'yours'. It's pronounced 'voh-truh'.
What are the names of the different types of bread in France?
All shapes of breads from all types of grains are widely available in France.
Bread is fundamental in all French meals and therefore in French culture for two main reasons: It provides a great way to scoop up the sauce from the traditional sauce dishes, and, since cheese is present in every meal, it provides an accompaniment and a support for it, with or without butter.
All breads listed are of white wheat flour unless stated otherwise.
The main bread for every day meals and sandwiches is, unsurprisingly, called "pain" (bread), which is somewhat longer than a baguette and about twice as thick.
The baguette comes next and is more frequently used for the breakfast's tartines (bread and butter and jam) but can also be used for lunch or dinner. Its crust makes it very desirable.
The ficelle (string) is even thinner than the baguette, to increase the ratio of tasty crust.
Then there are all forms and types of bread depending on the region or the occasion.
For instance in the South-West of France, you have the punched fougasse.
Everywhere in France, you can buy the weirdly shaped épias a replacement for baguette. The shape makes it easy to break individual portions.
Whole grain, bran bread and rye loaves are also very common. Rye bread is also a favorite with oysters.
Walnut bread is also common for cheese on special occasions.
The bâtard (you guessed what it means) is a cross shape between the baguette and the loaves.
The couronne (crown) and the tordu (twisted) are great bread too.
The boule de campagne (country ball) is a half whole wheat bread.
Pain viennois is almost like a brioche and is great for toasting for breakfast.
Last but not least, the best of all breads is the pain Poilâne, a whole wheat sourdough bread.
See pictures linked below.
Bouillabaisse is a specialty from Provence in the South of France on the Mediterannean.called marsielle
What is the cathedral of Notre Dame?
It is a gorgeous cathedral in the center of both Paris, and France.
It is situated on the island called "Ile de la Cite" (Island of the city) which is in the river called "La Seine" in the center of Paris, France.
What is the capital of Picardy France?
Picardie, for the moment (there is talk of new boundaries which might eliminate the name) is composed of the Départements of Aisne, Oise and Somme towards the top left-hand corner of France. Somme is immediately south of Pas-de-Calais , Oise is North-West of Paris, Aisne is North-East of Paris. Look on your map for the three county towns - Amiens (Somme), Beauvais (Oise) and Laon (Aisne).
What is the national pledge of France?
No, there is no pledge of allegiance in France. The closest thing is a statement, which is not even compulsory, for foreigners who are given French citizenship.
I know of only one country which indulges in this strange rite.
What are the three longest rivers in France?
Loire, Rhone, Garrone, Gironde Soane, Marne are among the longest rivers in France.
Why is chocolate mousse traditional in France?
For such a simple and elegant dessert, the history of chocolate mousse is actually very sparse. Any information that I found indicated only that chocolate mousse (Mousse; French, lit. "Foam, lather") originated in France sometime during the 1850's. A particular city was not specified.
La Rochelle is on the Atlantic ocean, halfway between Nantes and Bordeaux.
Was Paris once called Lutetia?
The tribe living there was the Parisii( in Latin). Thus the place became known as Lutetia Parisiorum - Lutetia of the Parisii. There is a general tendency for people to use only the latter half of a two-word place name, and that's what happened here.
