France
The world's most-visited country, where Paris pulls the crowds but the real France is 27 regions of vineyards, alps, sea coast and cheese counters, all held together by the euro and an unshakeable belief in the lunch break.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three equal vertical bands of blue, white and red - the original tricolour. White was the royal colour, while blue and red are traditionally the colours of Paris; together they came to stand for the Revolution's ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity.
France FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Paris |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 68,605,616 |
| Area | 643,801 km² |
| Population density | 107 /km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official language | French |
| Calling code | +33 |
| Internet TLD | .fr |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | FR / FRA |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's the most visited country on Earth, drawing more international tourists than any other nation.
- The Louvre in Paris is the world's largest and most-visited art museum, home to the Mona Lisa.
- France produces hundreds of distinct cheeses, and Charles de Gaulle once joked a country with that many was impossible to govern.
- Mont Blanc, on its border with Italy, is the highest mountain in the Alps.
- The metric system was invented in France in the wake of its 1789 Revolution.
France FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
What is the population of France?
France has a population of about 68,605,616.
What currency does France use?
France uses the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in France?
The official language of France is French.
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