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Europe > France > Introduction
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The French welcome
nearly 70 million visitors annually - there is so much to see. France fascinates
with its splendid past and its graceful leaps into the future – the true mark of an
alive, ever-changing nation. In the modern imagination, everything that is typically
French is synonymous with culture, history and a certain contemporary flair. Whether it is
the perky waitress with the pixie haircut or the Sartre wannabe in impossibly chic clothes
in a Parisian café, the French just epitomize style. |
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To the French it
seems natural that such multitudes should flock to admire their beloved land resplendent
with history, art, architecture and natural beauty. From its sun-drenched vineyards and
vibrant, cosmopolitan cities to its innumerable museums guarding priceless treasures in
their sanctums, from the mouth-watering gourmet delights in its patisseries and
restaurants to its intoxicating array of fine wines and champagne, France is a festival
for the senses all the way.
Go - treat yourself!
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F A C
T B O X |
| Full Name |
French Republic |
| Area |
547,030 sq. km |
| Population |
59,329,691 |
| Capital City |
Paris |
| Religion |
Roman Catholics- 90%, Protestant- 2%, Jewish- 1%, Muslim-1%,
Unaffiliated-6%. |
| Language |
French |
| Government |
Presidential Democracy |
| Head of State |
President Jacques Chirac |
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