France — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore France: capital Paris, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

France is in Europe. Its capital is Paris.

Population

67,750,000

Area

643,801 km²

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Languages

French

Climate

Generally temperate with mild winters and warm summers. The south has a Mediterranean climate, while mountainous regions experience alpine conditions.

Terrain

Mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in the north and west, with mountains along the borders including the Alps and Pyrenees.

Facts

France is the most visited country in the world with 90+ million tourists annually.

France spans 12 time zones due to its overseas territories, more than any other country.

The Louvre is the world's largest and most visited art museum, housing over 380,000 objects.

History

843: Treaty of Verdun creates the Kingdom of West Francia, precursor to France

1789: French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille

1804: Napoleon Bonaparte crowned Emperor of the French

1944: D-Day landings in Normandy liberate France from Nazi occupation

1958: Fifth Republic established under Charles de Gaulle

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