Index• Geography………………………………………..…..….3• Nature………………………………………………..…...4• History………………………………………………..…...5• Government and economy……………..…….…….…..6• People and culture……………………………….……...7• Typical food……………………………………….……...8• Climate……………………….…………………….……..9• Tourism……………………………………………….….10• Popular sport…………………..……………………...…11• The Capital city: Paris……………...…………….….…12• Music…………………….……………………………….13• Curiosities…………………………….………………....14

GeographyGeographyFrance is in Western Europe.

The borders of France are:

West: Spain and Andorra. East: Germany, Luxenbourg and Switzerland. North: West: Belgium. South: Monaco Italy and Mediterranean Sea.

HistoryHistoryFrance has been inhabited since

the Paleolithic. French Revolution

In France there was a revolution against the monarchy and it became a republic.

NatureNature 25% of France is forest.50% of France is countryside or farmland. Parklands have been set In 20% of France. Most of the animals in France are ibex, foxes and deer. Most of the vegetation in France are chestnut, pine and spruce trees.

Government and EconomyGovernment and Economy• The president of France is Nicolas Sarkozy.• The prime minister is François Fillon.

There have been many political crises in France.The monetary unit is the Euro.

People and culturePeople and culture• Languages: French, Breton, Alsatian, Basque,

Corsican…1% of France are illiterate.

• Ethnic groups: Slavic, Basque, Celtic, Latin, North African and Southeast Asian

• Religions: Roman Catholic, Jewish and Islam.• On July 14th French national day is celebrated in

France.

Typical foodTypical foodThe Bagette is the most popular bread in France.Onion soup, Chocolate mousse, Gratin dauphinois, cheese and croissant are the most typical dishes in France.

Bon appétit! :D

ClimateClimateThe climate in France is temperate in the north.It rains all the year and in winter it sometimes snows.

Popular sportPopular sportThe popular sports in France are:• Handball• Football• Basketball• Rugby

• Cycling (The Tour of France)• Running• Skiing• Surf

TourismTourism• France is the country with most

visitors in the world: about 80 million a year.

ParisParis• Paris is the capital of France.• Paris has 2,193,031 inhabitants.The most important monuments of

Paris are:• Eiffel Tower• Triumphal arch• Louvre museum• Church of the Madaleine• Notre-Dame Cathedral

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYaVIB9m15o

MusicSome of the most famous singers in France are:• Alizee• Cindy Sander• Louisy Joseph• Sheryfa Luna• Celine Dion

Curiosities• The Eiffel Tower is also a

place for suicide and 27 people have commited suicide there.

• Inpressionism was born in France.

• France is one of the most extensive countries in Europe.

By:Leire

AsierNuria