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Touring Western Europe: France

By Mike Gabriel. Touring Western Europe: France. Map of France. Size: 547,030 Sq. km. Or 339908.683 mi. Avg. rainfall: 23.9 in. (in Paris) Avg. temp.:51.8 degrees F (Paris) Climate: Oceanic in the west; Continental in the east, and central areas; and Mediterranean in the south.

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Touring Western Europe: France

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  1. By Mike Gabriel Touring Western Europe: France

  2. Map of France • Size: 547,030 Sq. km. Or 339908.683 mi. • Avg. rainfall: 23.9 in. (in Paris) • Avg. temp.:51.8degrees F (Paris) • Climate: Oceanic in the west; Continental in the east, and central areas; and Mediterranean in the south

  3. Economy of France • Currency: The Euro. (one euro = about 1.27513 USD) • GDP: $12,593 trillion • Main industries - exports, such as: machinery, transportation equipment, aircrafts, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceutical products, iron and steel, & beverages • Other industries – agriculture & food procession

  4. Government of France • Type of government– Republic • Head of government- President: Nicolas Sarkozy. Also, there are several political parties, including: The UMP (union for a popular movement) The Democratic movement, and Communist parties.

  5. Tourism in France • Places of interest: • Châteaux, Versailles. • Paris. • The Alps ski resorts. • Pope’s palace in Avignon. • Corsica • French Riviera • Travel options: Plane, Boat, Subways, Buses & Trains.

  6. French holidays • Festivals/Holidays: New years day, Labor day, WWII victory day, Bastille day, Assumption of the blessed virgin Mary, All Saints day, Armistice day, Christmas, and the day after Christmas. *The day after Christmas is celebrated only in Alsace and Loraine*

  7. French Culture • French food: most French food is made in heavy sauces and cream. The French love rich flavors. • French religion: French is mainly Catholic and Christian, although there are some Protestant and Jewish groups. • French recreation: French people play sports, go to movies, and most of the things Americans do.

  8. Misc. info of France • Brief history – After the Romans were defeated, Gaul was settled by Germanic peoples from the East. During the 8th and 9th centuries, Gaul became the heart of Charlemagne’s Frankish empire. It eventually became present day France. • Famous people – Emperors Charlemagne, and Napoleon Bonaparte. King Louis VI, Jean Rousseau, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, Marie and Pierre Curie.

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