Surface: The total area of the country is 643,427 sq km.
Population: France has a population of about 64,102,140, with the dominant ethnic groups being Celtic, Latin with Teutonic, Slavic and North African.
System of government: France has a semi-presidential unitary republic government.
Capital: Paris, with around 12,067,000 inhabitants, is the capital city.
Religion: Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion.
Official Language: French is the official language of the country.
Government: France has a semi-presidential unitary republic government.
Climate: The south-east region has a Mediterranean climate; the west, an oceanic climate; and the mainland, a continental climate.
Units of measure and electricity: France follows the International System of Units and the official electricity unit is 230V, 50Hz.
Time Zone: The French time zone is CET (GMT + 1).
Currency: Euro (1 € = 1.35 USD).
Travel documents required: A visa is essential for travelling to France, albeit visitors from Europe do not need one for periods shorter than 90 days.
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| Economy |
The economy of France has a dominant private sector and a steadily declining public sector. France is the leading producer and exporter of agriculture in Europe. Wheat, dairy, poultry, beef, pork and wine are the major exports. Tourism is also a major source of income. At present, France is the most visited country in Europe.
France is a relatively expensive country to visit. The average daily cost for a tourist is 34 €–60 €. The most economical way to travel is by the metro. |
