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FR Flag  France —  (fräns)
About The People

Did You Know... France is the top tourist country with over 71.4 million visitors each year  »» More

Eating & Recipes... Etiquette is important. Both hands remain above the table at all times. Elb  »» More

In Their Language...

When meeting someone you would shake hands. An aggressive handshake  »» More

Fashion... The French in general take great care to dress well and fashionably, whethe  »» More

Socializing... The French believe success is judged by educational level, family reputatio  »» More

Family... Most families are small, with only one or two children. Since a single inco  »» More

Sports & Recreation... Children often play soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and handb  »» More

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France History
France was one of the earliest countries to progress from feudalism to the nation-state. Its monarchs surrounded themselves with capable ministers, and French armies were among the most innovative, disciplined, and professional of their day.

During the reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715), France was  »» More

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Capital Cities... Paris  »» History of Paris
Population: 64,057,792
GDP: $2,110,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 547,030 (sq km) 211,208 (sq mi)
Currency: euro
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