What are 8 facts about France?

Facts about France
  • Official Name: French Republic.
  • Form of government: Republic.
  • Capital: Paris.
  • Population: 67, 092, 056.
  • Official languages: French.
  • Monetary unit: Euro.
  • Area: 543,965 square kilometres.
  • Major mountain ranges: Alps, Pyrenees, Massif Central.




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  • Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite is the national motto.
  • The Tour de France cycle race has been running for over 100 years.
  • The camera phone was invented in France.
  • The Louvre in Paris is the most visited art museum in the world.
  • France has won the most Nobel prizes for literature.


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Many things entice travelers to visit France — food, wine, fashion, architecture, and natural beauty among them. There's something wonderful to eat, drink, see, and do in every corner of this Western European nation. It's hard not to fall in love with Paris.

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10 facts you didn't know about Paris
  • The Eiffel Tower wasn't always popular. ...
  • It has the most expensive restaurants in the world. ...
  • The French Revolution banned women wearing pants. ...
  • The Louvre is the world's most popular museum. ...
  • The Pont Des Arts bridge is covered in “Love Locks” ...
  • It's the greenest city in France.


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If you want to know why France is so popular, prepare for an avalanche of reasons. France attracts people from near and far with charm, sophistication, and style. Annually attracting millions of visitors, tourism accounts for over one million jobs and billions of pounds in revenue.

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Lots of important inventions come from France, including the stethoscope, pasteurisation, and the braille system. April Fool's Day is called le Poisson d'Avril in France. France is the biggest country in the European Union…but it's still smaller than Texas. French supermarkets are not allowed to throw away food.

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10 Interesting Facts About Paris
  • The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be a temporary installation, intended to stand for 20 years after being built for the 1889 World Fair.
  • Paris was originally a Roman City called “Lutetia.”
  • It's believed that Paris only has one stop sign in the entire city.


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