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France

France belongs to Europe. The capital city is Paris.

CapitalParis
LanguageFrench
Currencyeuro
Population66.4M

Key Facts

RegionWestern Europe
GovernmentSemi-presidential republic
IndependenceAncient (987)
Area551,695 km2
Population density119/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+33
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.910
Safety index
57.0
Internet access
92%
Life expectancy
82.6

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mont Blanc4,808 m
Barre des Ecrins4,102 m
Grande Casse3,855 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity46%
  • No religion40%
  • Islam8%
  • Other6%

Why Visit

ParisThe Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame draw more visitors than anywhere on Earth.
GastronomyFrench cuisine is UNESCO-listed heritage with Michelin-starred restaurants in every region.
Cote d AzurThe French Riviera combines glamour, beaches and hilltop villages.
Loire ChateauxThe Valley of the Kings holds over a thousand Renaissance palaces and gardens.
Mont BlancWestern Europe's highest peak rises above Chamonix for climbers and skiers.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Paris
2.2M
Marseille
870k
Lyon
522k

Climate Overview

5CJan avg.
23CJul avg.
650 mmYearly rainfall
Oceanic / Mediterranean / ContinentalClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageFrench
National day14 July
Electricity230V, Type C/E