France
Capital
Paris
Population
~67.8 million
Currency
Euro (€)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- French
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic), No Religion
- Climate
- Temperate; mild winters and warm summers
Culture & History
Known for: wine, fashion, art museums, revolution, and haute cuisine
Also famous for: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and the French Riviera
Food: Crêpes, Coq au Vin (chicken in wine)
Brief History
Powerful kingdom for centuries; French Revolution in 1789; former colonial power; influential in European politics and culture