France, one of the most modern countries of the world and European leader, is a founding member of European Union (EU); France is one of the five permanent members of UN Security Council, member of G8, NATO and Latin Union. Table below provides the information about few interesting facts about France.

Official Name

French Republic

Government

Unitary Semi Presidential Republic

Geographic Location

Geographically, France is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western Europe. Besides, France comprises of overseas islands and territories in the other continent. France is bordered by Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra and Spain.

Capital and Largest City

Paris

Languages

French

Time Zone

Central European Time (CET) UTC+1; CEST Summer (DST - Daylight Saving Time) UTC+2

Currency

Euro, Franc

International Telephone Code

+33

Climate and Terrain

Cool winters and mild summer in the metropolitan France; mild winter and hot summer along the Mediterranean; tropical, hot and humid in French Guyana; subtropical in Guadeloupe; tropical in Reunion

Flat plains and gently rolling hills in north and west, mountainous in east and south in metropolitan France; mostly low lying coastal plains in French Guyana; volcanic in  Guadeloupe and other islands

Map of France

France basic facts about the country

France national flag

Aptos High School La Pitite in France

Famous delicious France Épi Bread

Origin of natural gas, France. Source: Gaz de France

Mil Mi-35 M - Exportversion helicopter made by France industry