French

French is a Romance language that developed from the Latin of the Roman Empire. It is the official language of France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland and many other countries. It is also one of the United Nations' official languages. French is spoken by about 220 million people worldwide.

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 tribe, 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 through many changes since then.

Geography

France is a country located in Western Europe. It is bordered by the English Channel, the North Sea, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Monaco. The capital of France is Paris. The country is divided into 22 regions and 1 overseas collectivity. The total area of France is 640,679 square kilometers. The population of France is 66,991,000.

Language

French is a Romance language that developed from the Latin of the Roman Empire. It is the official language of France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland and many other countries. It is estimated that there are about 220 million French speakers worldwide. The French language is a part of the Romance family of languages, which includes Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Romanian. French is a relatively easy language to learn for English speakers.

Culture

French culture is renowned for its art, food, wine, fashion and architecture. Some of the most famous French landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral. French culture is also known for its strong sense of fashion and style. French cuisine is considered to be some of the best in the world, and French wine is also highly regarded.