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France. Jenny Lee BTT10DE Friday, April 28, 2014 Brizzi. Maps. Map of Europe. Map of France. statistics.

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  1. France Jenny Lee BTT10DE Friday, April 28, 2014 Brizzi

  2. Maps Map of Europe Map of France

  3. statistics Population: 65.7 millionArea: 674, 843 km²Capital City: ParisOfficial Language: FrenchMajor Religion: Roman CatholicMajor Exports: machinery and transportation equipment, aircraft, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceutical products, iron and steel

  4. People Religion in France Ethnic Groups in France

  5. Currency • Currency is the Euro • $100 = 65,47€

  6. history • 51 B.C - Julius Caesar conquered France • 1429 - Joan of Arc lead French troops against the English • 1643-1715 - Louis XIV ruled France and gained power throughout Europe • 1789 - On July 14, citizens stormed the Bastille and the French Revolution began • 1804 - Napoleon Bonapartecrowned himself emperor after leading France to victory over Europe's strongest nations • 1903 - Henry Desgrangefounded the Tour de France • 1914-1918 - France battled Germany in World War I • 1919 - Treaty of Versaille • 1940 - Germany invaded France in World War II

  7. Foods • Escargots • Frog Legs • Croissants • Crêpes • Macarons • Baguette • Crème Brûlée • Beef Bourguignon • Quiche

  8. Tourist attractions Eiffel Tower Notre Dame de Paris Location: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, FranceHeight: 96mArchitects: Peter of Montereau, Jean de Chelles, Jean Baptiste Antoine Lassus Location: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, FranceHeight: 324mConstruction Started: January 28, 1887Architects: Gustave Eiffel, Maurice Koechlin, Emile Nougrier, Stephen

  9. Tourist attractions Arc de Triomphe The Louvre Location: 75001 Paris, FranceEstablished: 1792 Location: Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, FranceHeight: 50mConstruction Started: August 15, 1806Architects: Jean Chalgrin

  10. weather Winter • January – April • Temperature range of 1°C - 6°C Autumn • October – December • Temperature range of 10°C - 15°C Spring • May – June • Average temperature is 20°C Summer • July – August • Average temperature is 25°C

  11. 10 things to do in France • Visit famous museums • Take a tour of Paris • Take a hot air balloon flight • Stomp grapes • Do a stage of the Tour de France • Treat yourself to a ballet • Go shopping ! • Go wine tasting • Try signature French dishes • Take a boat trip

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