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France France is a member state of the European Union located in its western region. It is bordered (clockwise from the north) by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Andorra. France is linked to the United Kingdom by the Channel Tunnel, which passes underneath the English Channel. It is the most visited country in the world, receiving 82 million foreign tourists annually. France covers 547,030 square kilometers (211,209 sq mi), having the largest area among European Union members and slightly larger than Spain. France possesses a wide variety of landscapes, from coastal plains in the north and west to mountain ranges of the Alps in the south-east. At 4,807 meters (15,771 ft) above sea-level, the highest point in Western Europe, Mont Blanc, is situated in the Alps on the border between France and Italy.
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Country: France Capital city: Paris
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Area: 211,209 square miles / 547,030 square km
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Population: 61,180,800
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Language: French
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Currency: Euro (EUR)
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Country dialling code: +33
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Religion: Roman Catholic
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Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz - round two-pin plugs are used
Map of France
The climate in France is quite varied, but generally west European - on the whole a bit warmer than the UK, a bit cooler than Spain. Don't expect to find summer in winter in the South of France!
France (France in Europe) is divided, administratively, into 22 regions, and 96 counties, known as departments. France uses the Euro, and most garages, hotels and shops in France accept credit cards, though may not always accept swipe cards without a microchip.
The cost of living in France is fairly similar to neighbouring countries, though some things (like supermarket food) may be more expensive. Staying in Paris can be expensive - as can staying on the Riviera, particularly during the peak tourist periods. On the other hand, fruit, wine, travel, hotels and restaurants tend to be cheaper than they are in the United Kingdom, particularly in rural areas, and there are plenty of ways of avoiding tourist traps.
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