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What is France facts for kids?

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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The top 5 things in France are Eiffel tower, Notre dame de Paris, Louvre Museum, Versailles Palace and Mont Saint-Michel.

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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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The 10 most famous french foods over the world are:
  • The croissant.
  • The baguette.
  • The coq au vin.
  • The ratatouille.
  • The boeuf bourguignon.
  • The quiche Lorraine.
  • The escargots de Bourgogne.
  • The onion soup.


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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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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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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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