France officially the French Republic is a country, located in western Europe and lies between latitudes 47.0000° North and longitudes 2.0000° East. France is bordered by the English Channel and Bay of Biscay; Switzerland, Italy and Monaco to the east, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany to the north and Andorra, Spain to the south.
Location Map of France
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Where is France Located?
The given France location map shows that France is located in the western part of Europe continent. The France map also shows that it shares its international boundaries with Spain and Andorra in the south and Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Monaco from north to north east respectively. Besides, as one can clearly observe on the given map of France that the country extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea from east to west and north-west; and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean from north to south. So, France is also sometimes known as Hexagone because of its geometric shape.
The Great Britain (group of Islands country) is separated from France by English Channel; surprisingly, a few years ago, this channel has been linked with the Channel Tunnel, which passes underneath the water of English Channel connecting UK and France. France is one of the most developed nations of the world; in addition, it has the second-largest Exclusive Economic Zone in the world. Not only this, from the history, France has remained as a major power with rich cultural, economic richness, military and political influence in Europe and as well as in the world. France has many satellite territories in the Pacific Ocean as well as in the Atlantic Ocean. Above all, France has high standard of living along with a high public education level; hence, it has one of the world's highest life expectancies.
The Government type of France is a unitary semi-presidential republic; however, its main ideals expressed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. In addition, France is a founding member of the United Nations along with one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, and a member of the Francophonie, the G7, G20, EU, OECD, WTO, NATO, and the Latin Union.
Moreover, France is one of the top tourist destinations of the world who receives millions of tourists every year. Tourists from all over the world find here so many attractive places and pleasure at one place including natural landscapes, beautiful cities (examples of tourists places are Paris, Versailles, Mont Saint-Michel, Loire Valley. etc), tantalizing culture, friendly people, world famous French wine i.e. Champagne and many more that collectively entrain tourists the fullest.
Regions of France
| Region | Capital | Population | Area | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Île-de-France | Paris | 12.4 million+ | 12,012 sq km (4,638 sq mi) | 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E |
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | Lyon | 8.1 million+ | 69,711 sq km (26,915 sq mi) | 45.7640° N, 4.8357° E |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | Bordeaux | 6.1 million+ | 84,061 sq km (32,456 sq mi) | 44.8378° N, 0.5792° W |
| Occitanie | Toulouse | 6 million+ | 72,724 sq km (28,079 sq mi) | 43.6047° N, 1.4442° E |
| Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur | Marseille | 5.1 million+ | 31,400 sq km (12,124 sq mi) | 43.2965° N, 5.3698° E |
| Grand Est | Strasbourg | 5.5 million+ | 57,433 sq km (22,175 sq mi) | 48.5734° N, 7.7521° E |
| Hauts-de-France | Lille | 6 million+ | 31,813 sq km (12,283 sq mi) | 50.6292° N, 3.0573° E |
| Brittany | Rennes | 3.4 million+ | 27,208 sq km (10,505 sq mi) | 48.1173° N, 1.6778° W |
| Normandy | Rouen | 3.3 million+ | 29,906 sq km (11,547 sq mi) | 49.4431° N, 1.0993° E |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | Dijon | 2.8 million+ | 47,784 sq km (18,450 sq mi) | 47.3220° N, 5.0415° E |
10 Largest Cities in France
| City | Region | Population | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | Île-de-France | 2.1 million+ | 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E |
| Marseille | Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur | 870,000+ | 43.2965° N, 5.3698° E |
| Lyon | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 530,000+ | 45.7640° N, 4.8357° E |
| Toulouse | Occitanie | 500,000+ | 43.6047° N, 1.4442° E |
| Nice | Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur | 350,000+ | 43.7102° N, 7.2620° E |
| Nantes | Pays de la Loire | 320,000+ | 47.2184° N, 1.5536° W |
| Strasbourg | Grand Est | 290,000+ | 48.5734° N, 7.7521° E |
| Montpellier | Occitanie | 300,000+ | 43.6119° N, 3.8772° E |
| Bordeaux | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 260,000+ | 44.8378° N, 0.5792° W |
| Lille | Hauts-de-France | 240,000+ | 50.6292° N, 3.0573° E |
Top Tourist Attractions and Famous Places to Visit in France
- Eiffel Tower - Paris
- Louvre Museum - Paris
- Mont Saint-Michel - Normandy
- Palace of Versailles - Île-de-France
- French Riviera - Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
- Disneyland Paris - Marne-la-Vallée
- Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris
- Dune of Pilat - Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Château de Chambord - Loire Valley
- Carcassonne Fortress - Occitanie
- Provence Lavender Fields - Provence
- Verdon Gorge - Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
- Arc de Triomphe - Paris
- Loire Valley Castles - Central France
- Alsace Wine Route - Grand Est
- Calanques National Park - Marseille
France Facts
| Continent | Europe |
| Country | France |
| Capital | Paris |
| Largest City | Paris |
| Coordinates | 46.2276° N, 2.2137° E |
| Administrative Divisions | 18 Regions |
| Official Languages | French |
| Demonym | French |
| Government | Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic |
| Independence | 843 (Treaty of Verdun) |
| Total Area | 551,695 sq km (213,011 sq mi) |
| Population | 68 million+ (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | 123 people per sq km |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| GDP Nominal | Approx. USD 3 trillion |
| Economy | Advanced High-Income Mixed Economy |
| Postal Code Format | ##### |
| Country Calling Code | +33 |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Internet TLD | .fr |
| ISO Country Code | FR |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Major Cities | Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice |
| Major Airports | Charles de Gaulle Airport, Orly Airport, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport |
| Highest Point | Mont Blanc (4,809 m) |
| Longest River | Loire River |
| Climate | Temperate Oceanic and Mediterranean |
| Average Summer Temperature | 20°C to 30°C |
| Average Winter Temperature | 0°C to 10°C |
| Famous For | Fashion, Cuisine, Art, Wine, Historic Landmarks |
| National Animal | Gallic Rooster |
| National Sport | Football |
| National Dish | Pot-au-Feu |
| Official Website | gouvernement.fr |
Major Rivers in France
- Loire River
- Seine River
- Rhône River
- Garonne River
- Dordogne River
- Meuse River
- Saône River
- Rhin River
France Climate Facts
| Climate Type | Oceanic, Continental, Mediterranean, and Alpine |
| Summer Temperature | 20°C to 30°C |
| Winter Temperature | 0°C to 10°C |
| Average Rainfall | 600 mm to 2,000 mm annually depending on region |
Neighboring Countries of France
- Belgium - North
- Luxembourg - Northeast
- Germany - East
- Switzerland - East
- Italy - Southeast
- Spain - Southwest
- Andorra - Southwest
- Monaco - Southeast
References
- Official Government Website
- National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
- World Bank
- CIA World Factbook
- United Nations Population Division
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