IntroructionXFrance

A little concise introdcution on France
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France is the largest country in western Europe. It is bordered by both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

-Capital :Paris
-Largest City :Paris (2,175,200)
-Language: French
-Currency: Euro
-Population 60,180,529 (July 2003 est.)
-Religions Roman Catholic 90%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim (North African workers) 3%, unaffiliated 4%
-Area more than 210,000 square miles includes the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea
Highest Mountain Mont Blanc, in the Alps. It is the highest mountain in Europe.
-Longest River River Loire
-resources: coal, iron ore, bauxite, fish, timber, zinc, potash


Mountains
There are mountains in parts of France. Some mountains are snow-cappedall year round. France's highest mountains are the French Alps and Jura Mountains, bordering Italy and Switzerland, and the Pyrénées, along the frontier with Spain.
The highest mountain is Mont Blanc in the French Alps. It rises to 4,807m (15,771 ft). Mount Blanc is also the highest peak in the whole of Europe.


What is France Famous for?

France is famous for cheese (Camembert, Brie, Roquefort) More than 350 kinds of cheese are made in France.
wine, perfume(Chanel, Dior, Givenchy) and cars (Renault, Citroen, Peugeot). It is also famous for the Tour de France and the Tour Eiffel.

Famous Landmarks of Paris
Symbols such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, and the Georges Pompidou Center make Paris one of the most visited places in the world.

Weather
France generally has cool winters and mild summers. However, along the Mediterranean they have hot summers.
The north has cool weather. In the south it gets very hot in summer. Fruits such as oranges and lemons grow in the south.

Food
France is known for its fine food. French cooking is thought to be the best in the world. Chefs prepare dishes such as quiche, soufflés, mousse, pâté, croissants, crêpes, and French bread. Many people in France like to drink their hot chocolate from bowls and dip their bread into it.

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