France was world’s topmost powers from the second half of 17th century. France was the builder of one of the largest colonial empires stretching across Africa and Asia during 18th and 19th century. France is the third in the list of top countries that generate largest tourism income. More than 80 million visitors flock France every year. Table below provides the information about few interesting facts about France.
Population
64.4 million people as per July 2008 census
Population Density 114 per square km
Growth rate 0.574%
Birth rate 12.73 per 1000 population
death rate 8.48 deaths per 1000 population
Sex ratio 1 male/female
Life Expectancy 80.87 years
Median Age 39.2 years
Literacy 99%
Ethnic Groups
Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, East Indian, Amerindian
Religions
Roman Catholics 83 to 88%, Protestants 2%, Muslims 5 to 10%, unspecified 4%
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
About $2.46 trillion (Purchasing Power Parity)
Growth rate 1.9%
Per capita $33,200
Industries
Machinery, construction, chemicals, aircraft, tourism, food, electronics and textile
Natural Resources
Coal, bauxite, Uranium, Gold, iron ore, copper, zinc, timber and gypsum
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