Europe

France

France is a country in Western Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Flag of France

Quick Facts

Capital
Paris
Continent
Europe
Region
Western Europe
Population
66.4 million
Area
543,908 km²
Currency
euro (EUR)
Official language
French
Calling code
+33
Internet TLD
.fr
Time zone
UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+05:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00
France map preview: 46.00, 2.00

Geography

France is in Western Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 46, 2; it has Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland.

Neighboring countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland

People and Culture

France uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in France varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

France is recorded with the official name French Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about France

What is the capital of France?

The capital of France is Paris.

What continent is France in?

France is in Europe.

What currency does France use?

France uses the euro.

What language is spoken in France?

French is listed for France in this database.

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