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France

France. By: Sean Giedosh. Map Information. Size: 551,670 sq. km. (220,668 sq. mi.) Weather: Varies on region Avg. High: 59 Avg. Low: 46 Climate: 4 Types: Northwest/Midwest – Maritime Inland France – Continental Alps/ Pyrenées - Mountain Mediterranean Coast - Mediterranean.

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France

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  1. France

    By: Sean Giedosh
  2. Map Information Size: 551,670 sq. km. (220,668 sq. mi.) Weather: Varies on region Avg. High: 59 Avg. Low: 46 Climate: 4 Types: Northwest/Midwest – Maritime Inland France – Continental Alps/Pyrenées - Mountain Mediterranean Coast - Mediterranean
  3. Economy Currency: Euro (1 Euro = 1.2811 USD) Major Exports: Machinery, transportation, equipment, aircraft, pharmaceutical products, iron and steel, and beverages Major Imports: Machinery and equipment, vehicles, crude oil, aircraft, plastics, and chemicals Money from Exports: 490 Billion USD yearly Money from Imports: 529.1 Billion USD yearly
  4. Government Type of Government: Unitary semi-presidential republic Head of Government: Prime Minister: François Fillon President: Nicolas Sarkozy
  5. Tourism Sites of Interest: Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Disney Land Paris, Loire River, the Tour de France Travel Options:The Eurostar Train Festivals/Holidays: January: -1st: New Years Day May: -1st: Labor Day -8th: WWII Victory Day July: -14th: Bastille Day August: -15th Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary November: -1st: All Saints’ Day -11th: Armistice Day December: -25th: Christmas Day
  6. Culture Food: Seafood, truffles, over 350 varieties of cheese, wine Religion: Around 83-88% are Catholics Major Language: French Recreation: Hiking/Rock climbing, mountain biking, swimming, soccer, skiing, tennis, golf, basketball, and martial arts Clothing: Same style as America
  7. Miscellaneous History of France: Area was ruled by ancient Gaul. The Gaul was conquered by Rome. At the end of the Roman empire, the Franks took over and after the ruler’s death, the empire was split into 3 sections. East became modern-day Germany, central was known as the low countries, and the west section became France. Famous Citizens: Pierre de Coubertin – inventor of the modern Olympics Pierre Charles L’Efant – Planned Washington, D.C. Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle – composer of French national anthem. Pierre de Coubertin, the man who invented the modern Olympics.
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