France

France, officially the French Republic, is a sovereign state comprising territory in western Europe and several overseas regions and territories. The European part of France, called Metropolitan France, extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. Overseas France include several island territories in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. France has a total population of 66.7 million, and its capital is Paris, the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial center.

Geography

France is located in Western Europe. It is the largest country in the EU and the second largest in Europe. France is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain. The Pyrenees mountains are located between France and Spain. The capital of France is Paris. France has a population of over 66 million people.

History

France has a long and complicated history. It has been through many changes, and has been a part of many different empires. France was first settled by the Celts, and later became a part of the Roman Empire. After the fall of the Roman Empire, France was ruled by the Franks. The Franks were a Germanic people, and France gets its name from them. France later became a part of the Holy Roman Empire. The Holy Roman Empire was a group of countries that were all ruled by the same person, the Holy Roman Emperor. France became its own country in the late 1700s, and has been a republic since the 1800s.

Culture

France is a country located in Western Europe. The French culture is renowned for its art, food, wine, fashion and architecture. The French people are also known for their polite and friendly nature.

Tourism

France is a country located in Western Europe. It is known for its fashion, wine, cuisine, art, historz, and Descartes, among other things. France is the largest country in the EU and sometimes called "the hexagon" because of its shape. Paris is the capital and most populous city. France is a founding member of the United Nations, and has the third largest economy in the world. Tourism is an important part of the French economy, with 89 million foreign tourists visiting in 2013. France is the most visited country in the world, and tourists often visit Paris, the French Riviera, and other popular destinations.